Trump Taps RFK Jr. to Lead HHS, Signaling Health Policy Shake-Up
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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine advocate and environmental lawyer, as his pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy’s potential confirmation could reshape U.S. health policy, targeting corporate influence over agencies like the FDA and CDC while revisiting vaccine oversight, food safety, and chemical regulations. While some Republicans back Kennedy's reform goals, industry groups and public health experts warn of potential risks to established health standards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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