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Trump nominates Stanford professor, critic of Covid lockdowns, to head NIH
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November 27, 2024
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1. Trump names Stanford professor, critic of Covid lockdowns, to head NIH
“Will restore the NIH to a gold standard of medical research,” Trump said.
He opposed lockdowns and mask mandates as early as 2021.
Could aid longevity research, working with FDA chief Makary, a chronic disease prevention advocate.
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