Former President Trump pledged that, if re-elected, he would give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. substantial control over health, food, and medicine policy in his administration.
Brett Samuels reports for The Hill.
In short:
- Trump said at a rally he would allow Kennedy to handle food, health, and medicine, promising to "let him go wild" on these issues if re-elected.
- Kennedy, previously an independent candidate, joined Trump’s campaign in August and leads a new health-focused initiative.
- Known for promoting vaccine skepticism, Kennedy has faced criticism from experts concerned about his potential role in a future Trump administration.
Key quote:
“I’m going to let him go wild on health. I’m going to let him go wild on the food. I’m going to let him go wild on the medicines.”
— Former President Donald Trump
Why this matters:
Kennedy’s influence could bring significant shifts to federal health policy, especially given his stance on vaccines and processed foods, areas where he has promoted controversial views. Such a role could intensify debates on public health policy and vaccine regulation in the U.S.
