Trump’s Health Cabinet: Untested in Fighting Infectious Diseases, Mixed Record on Vaccines
President-elect Donald Trump has recently unveiled his selections for various key positions in his cabinet, including leaders for health agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, some experts have raised concerns about the lack of experience these picks have in dealing with infectious disease outbreaks. In addition, there are reports that some of them hold skeptical views on vaccines.
To unpack this issue further, Washington Post national health reporter Dan Diamond joins us to provide insight into how medical experts are evaluating the incoming health cabinet. This discussion offers valuable perspective on the potential challenges and opportunities that may arise in the realm of public health under the new administration.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
