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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Claims Trump May Remove Fluoride From Water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks during a campaign rally with Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Ga. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that if Donald Trump wins the presidential election, his administration will order the removal of fluoride from water supplies. Kennedy, known for promoting controversial theories about chemicals in water, claimed that Trump's administration would advise all U.S. water systems to eliminate fluoride from public water sources. He referred to fluoride as an 'industrial waste' and linked it to various medical conditions.

However, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that while fluoride can be a byproduct of certain industries, it also occurs naturally in water and rocks. Kennedy's assertion that fluoride is solely an industrial waste may oversimplify the issue.

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