Dr. David Weldon has been withdrawn from consideration — and he reportedly learned of the move while en route to the confirmation hearing. The post Trump’s Pick to Lead CDC Suddenly Withdrawn — as He Was on His Way to Confirmation Hearing first appeared on Mediaite.

The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon for CDC director hours before his senate confirmation hearing, according to reports. It is currently unknown why the nomination has been revoked,

The White House has withdrawn US President Donald Trump's nomination of former Florida representative Dr David Weldon to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as announced by the Republican-controlled Senate health committee on Thursday.