Trump nominates Covid lockdown critic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of Covid lockdowns, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya is known for the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocated for protecting vulnerable groups instead of imposing widespread lockdowns. This nomination completes Trump's public health team, which includes other controversial figures like Robert Kennedy Jr. for the health department and Marty Makary for the Food and Drug Administration. All nominees require Senate confirmation. Trump's selections have received mixed reactions. While some supporters welcome the choices, others express concern over nominees like Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, who has made statements that conflict with some Trump supporters' views.