Trump Nominates Dr. Marty Makary as FDA Commissioner Amid Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump nominates controversial surgeon Dr. Marty Makary to lead the FDA, aiming for a shakeup in U.S. public health policy.
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon known for his contrarian views on COVID-19, to lead the FDA. Makary's nomination is seen as part of a broader effort by Trump and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services, to reshape U.S. public health policy by challenging existing vaccine protocols. Medical experts have expressed skepticism regarding Makary's qualifications and past statements, highlighting the implications for drug safety, vaccine efficacy, and public health trust.
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