Trump Nominates Health Experts for Key Federal Roles
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon known for opposing COVID-19 lockdowns, to lead the FDA. Makary, who will work under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been critical of the U.S. health system and food supply, advocating for reforms. If confirmed, Makary will oversee the FDA's $7 billion budget and its regulation of food, tobacco, and medical products. His views on natural immunity and skepticism towards certain drug approvals have sparked controversy.
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