President-elect Donald Trump announced late Friday key appointments for public health agencies, including Dr. Marty Makary as FDA Commissioner, former Rep. Dave Weldon to head the CDC, and Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as Surgeon General. These picks reflect a broader push to reshape public health policies and prioritize deregulation.
Makary, known for opposing some pandemic measures, aims to overhaul FDA practices, including drug approval processes criticized for industry influence.
Weldon, a staunch anti-abortion advocate, will lead the CDC, while Nesheiwat’s role as Surgeon General emphasizes Trump-aligned perspectives on health issues. These nominations signal an aggressive shift in federal health priorities.
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