President Trump has appointed Pastor Darrell Scott as the new tobacco health adviser for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlighting his advocacy for underserved communities. The selection was announced on Truth Social, where Trump emphasized Scott’s long-standing support and focus on addressing tobacco-related health disparities. The move comes amid ongoing concerns about the impact of tobacco use on public health. Scott’s role will involve advising the CDC on policies and initiatives aimed at reducing tobacco-related diseases in vulnerable populations.


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...