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When did Americans start doubting public health experts?

Name: When did Americans start doubting public health experts?
Uploaded: 2026-08-10T12:45:00-0400
Duration: 4 min 38 s
Description: National Institutes of Health director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya blamed Americans' skepticism towards public health experts on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during both the first Trump administration and the Biden administration. Dr. Céline Gounder responds.

National Institutes of Health director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya blamed Americans' skepticism towards public health experts on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during both the first Trump administration and the Biden administration. Dr. Céline Gounder responds.