Trump nominates health officials known for controversial views on medical practices

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a team of health officials who are known for their criticism of traditional medical practices and COVID-19 measures. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, an opponent of lockdowns, is set to lead the National Institutes of Health, while Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will head the Department of Health and Human Services. This new team marks a shift from Trump's previous administration, which focused on deregulation in the health sector. The nominees, including Dr. Mehmet Oz for Medicare and Medicaid, lack experience in large bureaucracies but are prominent media figures with controversial views on health policies. Kennedy's agenda includes significant changes to health agencies, such as reducing conflicts of interest and shifting research focus. His past criticisms of vaccines and the CDC suggest a potential overhaul of public health priorities, differing greatly from established practices.