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Trump to Appoint RFK Jr. to Oversee Public Health, Agriculture Agencies in Potential Second Term

Oct 29, 2024, 11:08 PM

Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to oversee several public health agencies if he wins a potential second term. Trump stated that he would let Kennedy 'go wild' on health, food, and medicine policies. Kennedy, known for his controversial views on vaccines and health, has claimed that Trump promised him control over the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), among others. This move has raised concerns among public health experts and industry executives, who fear the implications of Kennedy's leadership in these critical areas.