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CDC Nominee Schwartz Pressed on Resisting RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Agenda

From The Guardian · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dr. Erica Schwartz, a nominee to lead the CDC, faced scrutiny from senators regarding her stance on vaccine policies.
  • Senators questioned whether Schwartz would challenge Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vaccine advocacy.
  • Schwartz pledged to uphold scientific integrity and transparency during her confirmation hearing.

Dr. Erica Schwartz, the Trump administration's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), faced pointed questions from senators during her confirmation hearing Wednesday. Lawmakers pressed her on whether she would resist the vaccine agenda of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement.

Schwartz, who previously served as deputy surgeon general, assured the Senate health committee that she would "never betray the science." She also pledged to employ "radical transparency" to restore public trust in the agency, which has experienced significant turmoil under Kennedy's leadership. His tenure has been marked by controversial shifts in U.S. vaccine policies.

I will never betray the science.

— Erica SchwartzDuring her confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee, responding to questions about her commitment to scientific integrity.

Despite her assurances, Schwartz repeatedly sidestepped direct inquiries about how she would navigate potential pressure from Kennedy. The exchange highlighted concerns among some senators about the administration's direction on public health and vaccine policy, particularly given Kennedy's controversial public stance.

radical transparency

— Erica SchwartzPledging her approach to rebuilding public trust at the CDC.
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Originally published by The Guardian in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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