As RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine ways turn toxic to GOP, CDC director is hard to find

CDC director search has not produced a named nominee by the reported deadline sources said goal was to name a nominee before Wednesday deadline.

RFK Jr. holds anti-vaccine views that are affecting the CDC director search reports described managing his views as a challenge for the nominee.

Bhattacharya held an all-hands meeting with CDC staff and did not announce a nominee meeting occurred on Wednesday; he suggested a nominee might be named as early as Thursday.

HHS spokesperson said Kennedy and Chris Klomp are working with the White House on the CDC director search they are evaluating candidates to restore CDC's focus on infectious disease.

Bhattacharya will remain at the CDC performing delegable duties without being acting director spokesperson described his continued role despite not being acting director.