FYI there is a no politics rule at the moment - I've flagged in accordance.

This is government, but not politics. A scientist in a cabinet position is an interesting development for people interested in science but not in politics.

I'd say the same thing if we were talking about who will lead NASA or the CDC.

This is government, but not politics. A scientist in a cabinet position is an interesting development for people interested in science but not in politics.

Thank you, I was not aware