Event Brief
Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: President Trump has named Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the CDC.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No reason was given for the appointment.
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