Concerns Rise Over Trump's Public Health Leadership Amid Trust Issues

President-elect Donald Trump's health team, including picks like Marty Makary for the FDA and Dave Weldon for the CDC, is largely untested in infectious disease management and has expressed skepticism about vaccines. This shift from traditional health leaders raises concerns about the U.S.'s preparedness for future pandemics, especially with figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic, leading the Department of Health and Human Services. Critics worry that undermining vaccine confidence could hinder effective responses to outbreaks like the H5N1 bird flu.