President-elect Donald Trump’s latest pick for the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, has been controversial due to his promotion of “herd immunity” and criticism of COVID-19 lockdowns. Bhattacharya, a professor at Stanford University, was shadow-banned on Twitter for sharing misinformation about the pandemic. Despite criticism from health experts, Trump praised Bhattacharya and another appointee for their expertise in medical research. Bhattacharya co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration, advocating for low-risk individuals to live normally during the pandemic. His appointment will need Senate approval before he officially begins his role at the NIH.
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Trump Pick for Public Health Chief Opposed COVID Lockdown, Wanted People to Get Infected on Purpose
