Trump picks Kennedy Jr. to lead health department changes


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President-elect Donald Trump announced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, according to multiple sources including Politico and CNN.

“I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health. The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country. Mr. Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!” President Trump said on X.

Kennedy’s appointment signals a significant shift in health policy, as he plans to address corruption within federal health agencies including the FDA, HHS, CDC, NIH, and USDA. He recently announced plans to advise removal of fluoride from U.S. water systems by January 20.

“On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S​. water systems to remove fluoride from public water,” Kennedy wrote. “Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease. President ​Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump want to Make America Healthy Again.”

In an MSNBC interview, Kennedy outlined his three main objectives: eliminating agency corruption, restoring evidence-based medicine, and reducing chronic disease rates. Trump specifically requested measurable improvements in chronic disease rates among American children within two years.

“President Trump has asked me to do three things:
1. Clean up the corruption in our government health agencies.
2. Return those agencies to their rich tradition of gold-standard, evidence-based science.
3. Make America Healthy Again by ending the chronic disease epidemic.”