Dave Weldon

David Joseph Weldon (born August 31, 1953) is an American politician and physician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing , and was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination in Florida's 2012 U.S. Senate race.

In November 2024, Donald Trump nominated Weldon as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who requires Senate confirmation. His nomination has drawn attention for his promotion of the disputed claim of a causal link between vaccines and autism, critiques of federal health agencies and his emphasis on safeguarding personal freedoms in public health policy. Trump withdrew his nomination in March 2025. Provided by Wikipedia