Breaking news: Trump withdraws C.D.C. director nominee hours before confirmation hearing

He had close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the heath secretary for the new Trump administration.

View in browser March 13, 2025, 10:27 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Jamie Rose for The New York Times White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director The withdrawal of Dr. Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came just before his Senate confirmation hearing. He has questioned the safety of the measles vaccine. Read more More coverage Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is making its latest errors harder to find. → President Trump threatened a 200 percent tariff on alcohol from Europe. → Democratic attorneys general sued over the gutting of the Education Department. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018