Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC director

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April 16, 2026
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President Trump nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director.

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President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday. Dr. Schwartz previously served as a deputy surgeon general, bringing experience from a high-level public health role. This nomination signals the Trump administration's choice to lead the nation's primary public health agency. As CDC director, Dr. Schwartz would oversee federal efforts in disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency preparedness. Her appointment requires Senate confirmation to become official.

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