Trump nominates former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz as new CDC director
Published on: April 17, 2026, 7:13 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
President Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director, following several leadership changes. Schwartz, who previously served as Deputy Surgeon General, was instrumental in the federal COVID-19 response. Sean Slovenski, Jen Shuford, and Sara Brenner are also appointed to senior CDC positions.
