White House Eyes Former Rep. Michael Burgess for CDC Leadership Amid Vaccine Politics and MAHA Tensions

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The White House is considering former Congressman Michael Burgess, a 74-year-old Texas physician, to lead the CDC, according to sources1.

Burgess retired from Congress in January after 22 years of service1.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Burgess described vaccines positively to Congress, which may pose political risks for Republicans in the context of MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) and ongoing vaccine debates1.

Sources:

1. https://whbl.com/2025/03/20/white-house-considering-burgess-to-lead-cdc-sources-say/