Key facts
- President Donald Trump announced Pastor Darrell Scott will serve as an advisor on tobacco health issues.
- Scott will join an advisory committee to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Trump cited the significant toll of tobacco-related diseases on American families, particularly underserved communities.
- Scott is described as a longtime friend and defender of President Trump, with no stated experience in public health or tobacco policy.
President Donald Trump announced that Pastor Darrell Scott will join his administration as an advisor on tobacco-related health issues. Scott will serve on an advisory committee to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In a Truth Social post, Trump stated that tobacco-related diseases have taken a significant toll on American families, especially communities that have often been overlooked and underserved. He described Scott as a longtime friend, respected faith leader, and advocate for these communities.
While Trump highlighted Scott's understanding of these communities and his ability to "bring people together to get RESULTS," the pastor reportedly has no experience in public health or tobacco policy. Scott has been a supporter of Trump since his 2015 presidential campaign and served on his transition team after the 2016 election.