Weldon marks at least the third speed bump the Trump administration hit in its confirmation process after two nominees, former Rep. Matt Gaetz and Chad Chronister, withdrew.

Dave Weldon is likely to be questioned about measles infections, a plan to study a debunked link between vaccines and autism, and the ongoing bird flu outbreak.

The Trump administration appears to have reached a bridge too far. On Thursday, the White House withdrew its nomination of former Florida congressman and physician Dave Weldon to take charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.