President-elect Trump Names Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), marking a significant move in his incoming administration. In his announcement, Trump emphasized the need to address the influence of pharmaceutical companies and industrial food corporations, vowing that Kennedy will lead the charge to "Make America Great and Healthy Again." Trump described the appointment as a step toward transparency and gold-standard scientific research, aimed at tackling the nation’s chronic disease crisis.
Kennedy, who thanked Trump on social media, pledged to clean up corruption and restore trust in health agencies. He has been an outspoken advocate for health reforms, including the removal of fluoride from drinking water, sparking national debate. After ending his independent presidential campaign earlier this year, Kennedy endorsed Trump, aligning with the Trump-Vance ticket on health-focused initiatives. The appointment is expected to signal a shift in the U.S. health policy landscape as the new administration prepares to take office in January.
