During her confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Erica Schwartz, nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the Trump administration, faced questions from the Senate health committee regarding her stance on vaccine policies. Schwartz, who previously served as a deputy surgeon general, stated that she would 'never betray the science' and emphasized her commitment to 'radical transparency' to rebuild public trust. However, she did not provide direct answers on how she would respond to pressures from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement.
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CDC nominee Erica Schwartz questioned on vaccine policies during confirmation hearing
Erica Schwartz, the Trump administration's nominee for CDC director, was questioned during her confirmation hearing about her approach to vaccine policies and potential pressures from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Schwartz affirmed her commitment to science and transparency but did not clarify her stance on Kennedy's influence.
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CDC nominee Erica Schwartz pressed on whether she will resist RFK Jr’s vaccine agenda
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CDC nominee Erica Schwartz questioned on vaccine policies during confirmation hearing