President Donald Trump announced on September 1, 2026, the appointment of Darrell Scott, a pastor and supporter of Trump, as the tobacco health adviser for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The announcement was made via a post on Truth Social, where Trump highlighted Scott's advocacy for "America’s Underserved Communities."
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Trump appoints Darrell Scott as tobacco health adviser at CDC
On September 1, 2026, President Trump appointed Darrell Scott as the tobacco health adviser for the CDC. The announcement was made on Truth Social, emphasizing Scott's advocacy for underserved communities.
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