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Trump Promises RFK Jr. Control of HHS, USDA, FDA in Potential Second Term

Oct 30, 2024, 02:30 AM

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he would grant Robert F. Kennedy Jr. significant authority over public health and food-related agencies if he wins a second term. Trump specifically mentioned that Kennedy would have control over the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Kennedy, known for his controversial views on vaccines and processed foods, has pledged to remove processed foods from school lunches and address issues related to childhood diabetes and health. This move signals a major shift in GOP priorities towards health and food policies.