WASHINGTON — The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., whom President Donald Trump had chosen to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a senior administration official said.

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 David Weldon has been withdrawn from consideration — and he reportedly learned of the move while en route to the confirmation hearing. The post Trump’s Pick to Lead CDC Suddenly Withdrawn — as He Was on His Way to Confirmation Hearing first appeared on Mediaite.