Trump taps former public health leader Erica Schwartz to run CDC

Summary: President Trump has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the new director of the CDC. Dr. Schwartz is a highly qualified doctor and a retired military officer who helped lead the Covid-19 response. Many health experts think she is a great choice because of her strong medical background. However, she faces a very tough job. She will report to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is a well-known critic of vaccines. The last CDC director was fired after just four weeks for arguing with him. While some anti-vaccine groups are unhappy with her nomination, her solid resume might help her win approval in the Senate.

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