Facing bipartisan opposition, White House abandons outlandish CDC nominee

If Donald Trump wants to spark a debate about firing federal employees who don't work enough, is there room for a conversation about his own schedule?

Thursday, March 13, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump picks the wrong fight, smears federal employees who 'don't work at all' Trump picks the wrong fight, smears federal employees who 'don't work at all' If Donald Trump wants to spark a debate about firing federal employees who don't work enough, is there room for a conversation about his own schedule? MORE Facing bipartisan opposition, White House abandons outlandish CDC nominee If Matt Gaetz was Donald Trump's first personnel fiasco, failed CDC nominee Dave Weldon is definitely his second. MORE Facing bipartisan opposition, White House abandons outlandish CDC nominee If Matt Gaetz was Donald Trump's first personnel fiasco, failed CDC nominee Dave Weldon is definitely his second. MORE Latest Trump pardon shows just how much the rules have changed (for the worse) Donald Trump's habit of handing out presidential pardons like party favors was a scandal in his first term. It's worse now. MORE Latest Trump pardon shows just how much the rules have changed (for the worse) Donald Trump's habit of handing out presidential pardons like party favors was a scandal in his first term. It's worse now. MORE Trump has decided that Chuck Schumer is 'not Jewish anymore' As Trump targets Chuck Schumer, remember: The presidency is a powerful position, but it does not include the power to decide who is and is not Jewish. MORE Trump has decided that Chuck Schumer is 'not Jewish anymore' As Trump targets Chuck Schumer, remember: The presidency is a powerful position, but it does not include the power to decide who is and is not Jewish. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Outrage and exposure halts Trump's plans for Social Security service cuts DOJ reportedly slashes staff at office focused on prosecuting public corruption Democrats reject partisan GOP bill ahead of shutdown deadline, but for how long? 'Cancer Alley' residents fight for public health after Trump drops Biden-era pollution lawsuit   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER