Trump Nominates Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 19:42 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
President Trump has nominated Dr Erica Schwartz to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Trump described Schwartz as 'incredibly talented' in a social media post.
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