WASHINGTON — The White House has decided to retract its nomination of David Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, to take charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The decision to pull back the nomination was confirmed when the Senate Health Committee stated on Thursday morning that it would be canceling the previously scheduled hearing for Weldon’s nomination.
This announcement confirms that the administration will no longer be pursuing Weldon’s appointment to lead the health agency. It is unclear why the nomination was withdrawn, and there has been no official statement from the White House explaining this move. The search for a new candidate for the CDC leadership role will likely continue as the administration seeks to fill the crucial position.
