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Trump Taps Jay Bhattacharya to Lead National Institutes of Health

  • #COVID-19
  • #Diseases & conditions
  • #United States of America
Trump Taps Jay Bhattacharya to Lead National Institutes of Health
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NOV 2024
Above: Jay Bhattacharya speaks during the 2023 Forbes Healthcare Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Dec. 5, 2023, in New York City. Image copyright: Taylor Hill/Contibutor/Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images
story last updated NOV 2024

The Spin

Republican narrative

Following his appointment of RFK Jr., Trump's nomination of Dr. Bhattacharya will strengthen his health team exponentially. Unlike Fauci, who silenced experts, including Bhattacharya himself, Dr. Bhattacharya values real science and diverse voices. He'll ensure Americans are healthier by prioritizing evidence-based decisions and avoiding draconian mandates without proof.

TownhallX

Democratic narrative

Trump's health cabinet picks, including Dr. Bhattacharya, signal a dangerous shift in public health policy. He promoted herd immunity by allowing COVID to spread unchecked, risking lives. Alongside vaccine skeptics like RFK Jr., this team undermines trust in science, prioritizes fringe views and could leave the US unprepared for future health crises.

The New RepublicMSNBC

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.


The Controversies


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Political split

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