Dr. Erica Schwartz
Dr. Erica Schwartz is a retired U.S. Navy captain who served as the acting U.S. Surgeon General in 2017 and was the Deputy Surgeon General.
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Jul 16, 2026
Lean Left
Dr. Erica Schwartz appeared before a Senate committee for her confirmation hearing as CDC director.
Lean Left observers fear Schwartz will continue the Trump administration's pattern of politicizing public health, especially amid food safety and wildfire smoke emergencies.