Dr. Bhattacharya, a vocal critic of COVID-19 lockdowns and a champion of academic freedom, said on X that he is “honored and humbled” by the nomination. <a target='_blank' rel='nofollow' href='https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/trump-taps-dr-jay-bhattacharya-co-author-great-barrington-declaration-lead-nih/?utm_source=sovren&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=defender&utm_id=20241127'>https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/trump-taps-dr-jay-bhattacharya-co-author-great-barrington-declaration-lead-nih/?utm_source=sovren&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=defender&utm_id=20241127</a>