President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Florida Congressman Dave Weldon (R) to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the next administration.
“I am thrilled to announce that former Congressman Dr. Dave Weldon has been nominated to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),” President Trump said in a press release posted on Truth Social Friday night. said. .
Weldon, a physician and Army veteran, served seven terms in Congress until 2008. During his time in Congress, he served on several committees, including Appropriations, Health and Human Services, Education and Labor, and Science. After not seeking re-election, he returned to his work as a doctor and worked as a consultant.
“The current state of America's health is critical, and we need to ensure Americans have the tools and resources they need to understand the root causes of disease and solutions to treat these illnesses,” President Trump said in a statement. “The CDC will play a big role in helping us get there.” .
