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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

Global Analysis by Policy Wire: President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and...

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April 17, 2026 One Min Read

Global Analysis by Policy Wire:

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In a social media post, Trump described Schwartz as “incredibly talented” and said, “She is a STAR!”

The Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats, has been in turmoil…

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