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RFK Jr. Says He Did Not Speak to Trump About CDC Nominee
Kennedy said he vetted the nominee on vaccines but would not promise to follow her guidance if it conflicted with his views.
- On April 16, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aiming to restore scientific integrity ahead of November's midterm elections.
- Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general with extensive military public-health experience, was selected to signal a strategic pivot away from the MAHA agenda following recent CDC leadership shakeups.
- During Tuesday's congressional testimony, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to commit to implementing vaccine guidance from Schwartz, stating "I'm not going to make that kind of commitment," though he claimed to have vetted her.
- Lawmakers including Rep. Raul Ruiz expressed skepticism about Schwartz's autonomy, warning Kennedy might fire her for following science; critics labeled the nomination "window dressing" if Kennedy remains in charge.
- If confirmed, Schwartz would become the fourth CDC leader in just over a year, underscoring ongoing tension between political goals and restoring public trust in federal health guidance.
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