Janice Hopkins Tanne New YorkUS president elect Donald Trump met widespread criticism when he announced the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine denier, to head the Department of Health and Human Services when he takes office in January. Trump has said that Kennedy could “go wild on health.”1Such an appointment requires Senate approval, and this controversial nominee might face problems even though Republicans hold a slim majority there. However, Trump could try a “recess appointment,” which allows the president to appoint high level officials when the Senate is not in session. Recess appointments last …

Source: Washington Post November 19, 2024 13:38 UTC