Giroir Says He Has ‘Overriding Duty’ To Stay At HHS Until Inauguration

HHS Assistant Secretary for Health and White House COVID-19 testing czar Brett Giroir said he will remain in his position with the Trump administration until Jan. 19, the day before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Up until then, he will work with Biden’s staff to ensure a smooth transition, Giroir told reporters Thursday (Jan. 7). Moncef Slaoui, Operation Warp Speed’s chief scientific adviser, also has said he will stay on and help with the Biden transition. He also has accepted...