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Trump Officially Nominates RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary to 'Make America Healthy Again'

Nov 14, 2024, 09:17 PM

President Donald Trump has officially nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known anti-vaccine activist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Multiple media outlets, including CNN, Politico, Fox News, CNBC, and MSNBC, have confirmed the nomination, with an official announcement expected as soon as today. Kennedy, who previously abandoned his independent presidential bid to endorse Trump in exchange for a role in health policy, is expected to bring significant changes to health, food, and agricultural policies. His appointment has been both praised and criticized due to his controversial views on vaccines, fluoride in water, and the pharmaceutical industry. Supporters believe Kennedy will 'Make America Healthy Again' by taking on big pharmaceutical companies and the industrial food complex. In a statement, Kennedy reportedly said, 'I asked God for 19 years to put me in a position where I could end the chronic disease epidemic and bring health back to our children, and in August, God sent me Donald Trump.'