Trump Taps Dr. Jay Bhattacharya To Head Up The National Institute Of Health [WATCH]

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : Trump described the collaboration between Bhattacharya and Kennedy as a partnership that would help restore the NIH to a "Gold Standard of Medical Research," focusing on the underlying causes of and solutions to America's biggest health challenges.
57% : "The announcement came as Trump also confirmed Bhattacharya would be working in cooperation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the incoming Health and Human Services Secretary.
55% : Trump highlighted Bhattacharya's role in advocating for a balanced approach to public health, saying in his announcement, "Jay is a co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, an alternative to lockdowns proposed in October 2020.
50% : With a focus on reducing the influence of political and ideological considerations in scientific policy, Bhattacharya and Kennedy will likely push for reforms within the NIH to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used more efficiently and effectively in tackling health crises.
47% : As Trump moves forward with his second term agenda, the nomination of Bhattacharya to head the NIH signals a shift in the federal government's approach to public health and scientific research.

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