Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former Democrat and vocal health advocate, as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Kennedy, who endorsed Trump in August, vowed to “make America healthy again” and tackle public health challenges like harmful chemicals, pollutants, and corporate control over food and drug industries.
Trump announced the nomination on social media, stating that HHS, under Kennedy’s leadership, will work to safeguard Americans from the “industrial food complex and drug companies” that have contributed to a “health crisis” in the United States.
If confirmed, Kennedy will oversee key agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH. Known for his skepticism towards vaccines and support for organic agriculture, Kennedy has committed to immediate action on issues such as removing processed foods from school lunches, recommending fluoride removal from the water supply, and regulating pesticide use in farming.
This move aligns with Kennedy’s long-standing criticisms of government health institutions and his broader health agenda. Kennedy, who initially launched an independent presidential campaign against Biden before endorsing Trump, has argued that his policies will combat the “chronic disease epidemic” affecting American youth and reinvigorate American public health practices.
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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 14, 2024
