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Trump's Controversial NIH and FDA Nominees Spark Outcry

2/7/2025

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Concerns are mounting over President Trump’s nominees for the NIH and FDA, Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, who co-founded a journal advocating for herd immunity and questioning pandemic responses. Critics warn this could become a breeding ground for questionable research, backed by the Real Clear Foundation, with ties to right-wing media.

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Concerns are mounting over President Trump’s nominees for the NIH and FDA, Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, who co-founded a journal advocating for herd immunity and questioning pandemic responses. Critics warn this could become a breeding ground for questionable research, backed by the Real Clear Foundation, with ties to right-wing media.