Trump and Kennedy nominate medical critics to lead key health agencies

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a team of medical critics to lead key health agencies, marking a shift from his previous administration's focus on deregulation. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, an opponent of lockdowns, is nominated to head the National Institutes of Health. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. His agenda includes removing food additives and addressing conflicts of interest in health agencies, differing significantly from Trump's earlier policies. Other nominees include Dr. Mehmet Oz for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Dr. Marty Makary for the Food and Drug Administration. These selections reflect a new approach to health policy, emphasizing alternative views on vaccines and nutrition.