President-elect Donald Trump’s candidates for federal health agencies have conflicting views on policies such as abortion limits, vaccine safety, covid-19 response, and the use of weight-loss medications. Choices made by Trump’s administration, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., may lead to internal friction over public health initiatives. Kennedy, known for rejecting opposing views when confronted with science, is expected to shape much of HHS’s agenda if confirmed. Different views on vaccines and abortion create potential clashes among top health agency officials. Trump’s nominees share the view that federal health agencies mishandled the Covid-19 response, although vaccine effectiveness and safety remain key concerns.
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Trump’s Picks for Top Health Jobs Not Just Team of Rivals but ‘Team of Opponents’
