Trump nominates Jay Bhattacharya to lead National Institutes of Health

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, a health economist and Stanford professor, is known for his criticism of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates. Bhattacharya aims to reform the NIH and restore public trust in scientific institutions. He co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration, which argued against lockdowns and promoted herd immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. His nomination is part of Trump's broader health team for his upcoming term. The Senate will need to approve Bhattacharya and other health appointments, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of the health department.