Trump Nominates Controversial Figures for Key Government Roles

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Doug Collins to head the Department of Veterans Affairs and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine activist, for the Department of Health and Human Services. The appointments have raised concerns among public health officials and experts due to contentious views.

In a contentious move, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Doug Collins and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for critical government positions. Collins, a former Georgia congressman and chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, is set to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Controversially, Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine stance, has been tapped to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services. This nomination has drawn significant alarm from public health experts who criticize his views as dangerous.

The appointments have become a focal point of debate, highlighting the clash between political influence and established scientific consensus.

(With inputs from agencies.)