BEN CARSON: After COVID confusion, how can we rebuild trust in public health leaders?

Just over five years ago, our nation faced a moment that felt more like fiction than reality—a global pandemic and a national emergency, brought on by a virus we had never seen before. Faced with fear and uncertainty, Americans turned to our frontline healthcare workers, public health leaders, and scientists to help guide us through. And we trusted them—because historically, we’ve had good reason to.

But as the weeks turned into months, something began to shift. Decisions that lacked consistency...