1 week Ago By Claire Anderson, Steve Frank
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly set to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine activist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to an insider source who spoke to Politico.
The move signals a potential shift in the nation’s health policies, particularly regarding vaccines and public health measures . Kennedy, known for his controversial stance against vaccines, had initially supported Trump’s bid for the presidency before halting his efforts to back the campaign. Trump, in a recent celebratory speech, praised Kennedy, saying, “He’s going to help make America healthy again.
He wants to do some things, and we’re going to let him get to it. Go have a good time, Bobby.” The appointment comes amid growing concerns about Trump's potential policy changes, including a reported plan to eliminate fluoride from the nation’s drinking water.
Prior to Trump’s electoral victory, Kennedy had publicly stated that the former president intended to remove fluoride immediately upon taking office, according to Express US . RFK Jr wildly claims Trump wants to remove fluoride from drinking water on day one in office Ethel Kennedy's life of heartbreak with husband's assassination, parents' plane crash deaths, and children's death Aaron Rodgers hikes with RFK Jr. less than a month after politician's Super Bowl apology to family The U.
S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has long endorsed the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, citing its benefits in strengthening teeth and reducing cavities by replenishing essential minerals. Public health experts have hailed water fluoridation as one of the most significant health achievements of the 20th century.
Kennedy announced his prospective role in the Trump administration on Saturday via a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He also reiterated his stance against fluoride, stating, “On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S.
water systems to remove fluoride from public water.” In his post, he echoed Trump’s familiar slogan, declaring that he and Melania Trump aim to "Make America Healthy Again." During an interview with NBC News on Sunday, Trump admitted that he had not yet discussed the fluoride issue in detail with Kennedy but added, “It sounds OK to me.
You know, it’s possible.” Trump remained vague on whether Kennedy would be officially nominated to lead HHS, a position that would require Senate confirmation, but hinted, “He’s going to have a big role in the administration.” Trump also avoided providing clear answers on potential changes to vaccine policies but noted that he planned to have discussions with Kennedy and other advisors.
He praised Kennedy as “a very talented guy with strong views.” Kennedy's potential appointment has sparked concern among public health experts, given his history of promoting debunked vaccine theories. The surprise announcement over the weekend has reignited debates about the direction of U.
S. health policies under a second Trump administration, reminding observers of the unpredictable nature of Trump’s policy announcements, which were often delivered via social media during his first term. The news has already stirred reactions across social media, where many expressed alarm at Kennedy’s possible influence over national health policies, particularly given his history of opposing widely accepted public health measures.
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