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President Trump nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general and Coast Guard officer, to lead the CDC after the agency went nearly eight months without a permanent director. Her nomination is drawing attention both for her strong qualifications and for questions about RFK Jr.'s role in the administration's public health direction.
Erica Schwartz, a retired public health admiral, is trending after President Trump nominated her to lead the CDC, sparking discussion about her qualifications and RFK Jr.'s influence on public health policy.
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