CDC Director Nominee Pledges to Leave Other Positions, Sell Stocks If Confirmed

Dr. Erica Schwartz said she would resign from UnitedHealth Group if senators confirm her.

Dr. Erica Schwartz. Department of Health and Human Services via The Epoch Times

President Donald Trump’s latest nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a newly released ethics disclosure that she will sell stock and resign from the positions she holds if senators confirm her to lead the public health agency.

Dr. Erica Schwartz said in the filing, dated June 16 and released by the government on June 22, that she would resign from her job with UnitedHealth Group upon being confirmed.