President Trump announced on September 1 that he has selected Pastor Darrell Scott, a longtime Trump supporter, to serve as the tobacco health adviser for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The appointment drew attention as an unconventional selection for a public health position.
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Trump names pastor to advise administration on tobacco health Reuters
President Trump on Tuesday announced the selection of Pastor Darrell Scott, a longtime supporter of his, to be the tobacco health adviser for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Trump announced Scott's new role on Truth Social, citing his longtime advocacy for "America’s Underserved Communities." "For far too long, tobacco-related disease has taken...