Dr. Dave Weldon

The Liberty Score is a rating system assessing how closely an individual’s views align with core Libertarian principles. Scores are based on a 0-100 scale, with 100 representing a fully Libertarian position and 0 representing complete opposition to Libertarian values. The grading criteria include:

Personal Freedom (25 points): Support for individual rights in personal choices, including medical freedom, privacy, and bodily autonomy.
Economic Freedom (25 points): Advocacy for a free-market economy, low taxation, and minimal government interference in business.
Limited Government (25 points): Commitment to reducing the size and scope of government, limiting regulatory power, and upholding states’ rights.
Non-Intervention (25 points): Opposition to unnecessary foreign entanglements, support for a non-interventionist foreign policy, and minimal military presence abroad.

Each category will be scored, then averaged to form the individual’s overall Liberty Score, providing a clear snapshot of their alignment with Libertarian ideals. Grades are provided by AI

Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Status: Confirmed by Campaign

Liberty Score: 55

Warhawk Status: Neutral

Liberty Score Assessment:

Personal Freedom (15/25): Dr. Dave Weldon has expressed skepticism about vaccine safety, advocating for individual choice in vaccination decisions. His stance aligns with Libertarian principles emphasizing personal freedom in healthcare choices.
Economic Freedom (15/25): During his tenure in Congress, Weldon supported free-market healthcare reforms, including Health Savings Accounts and reducing government intervention in healthcare markets. However, his support for certain regulatory measures indicates a balanced approach to economic freedom.
Limited Government (10/25): Weldon’s advocacy for federal review in cases like Terri Schiavo’s suggests a willingness to involve the federal government in personal medical decisions, which contrasts with Libertarian principles favoring limited government intervention.
Non-Intervention (15/25): While primarily focused on domestic health policies, Weldon’s general advocacy for individual rights and skepticism of government overreach suggest an alignment with non-interventionist principles.

Bio:

Dr. Dave Weldon, a physician and former U.S. Representative from Florida, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Weldon represented Florida’s 15th congressional district from 1995 to 2009, during which he served on the Labor and Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee. He is known for his “pro-life” stance and has been a critic of certain public health measures. Weldon has emphasized the need to restore public trust in the CDC, focusing on transparency and high standards within the agency.

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Career Highlights:

U.S. Representative for Florida’s 15th District (1995–2009): Served on committees related to health and human services, advocating for conservative health policies.
Medical Practice: Practiced as a physician in Florida, providing care in internal medicine.
Military Service: Served in the United States Army from 1981 to 1987 and the United States Army Reserve from 1987 until 1992.
Advocacy for Health Transparency: Criticized certain public health measures and emphasized the need for transparency in health authorities.

About the Director of the CDC Role:

The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention oversees the nation’s primary public health agency, responsible for developing and applying disease prevention and control measures, environmental health initiatives, and health promotion activities. This role involves managing responses to public health emergencies, conducting research, and providing information to enhance public health decisions. Dr. Weldon’s medical background and legislative experience are expected to influence his approach to leading the CDC, with a focus on restoring public trust and ensuring transparency within the agency.