The White House has withdrawn Dr. Dave Weldon's nomination to lead the CDC just before his Senate confirmation hearing. Concerns surrounding his controversial claims about vaccine safety, particularly regarding mercury exposure and autism, played a significant role in this decision. Senator Patty Murray expressed alarm over Weldonâs repeated misinformation on vaccines, indicating that such beliefs are dangerous for someone at the helm of the CDC. Weldon served as a Florida congressman and practiced medicine after his political career, but has remained relatively low-profile since his time in Congress.
Weldon, a former Florida congressman and medical doctor, faced scrutiny over his vaccine stance, leading to the White House withdrawing his nomination for CDC leadership.
Sen. Patty Murray expressed concerns about Weldon's views on vaccines, stating it was dangerous to appoint someone who believes in debunked vaccine safety claims.
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