During a livestreamed organizing event, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that former President Donald Trump has promised him control of several public health agencies if he wins a second term in November. Kennedy, who suspended his independent presidential campaign and endorsed Trump, stated that he would oversee a vast public health portfolio focused on 'making America healthy.'
Specifically, Trump pledged to give Kennedy control of agencies such as the US Department of Health and Human Services, the US Department of Agriculture, CDC, FDA, NIH, and others. Kennedy emphasized the importance of shifting away from seed oils and pesticide-intensive agriculture for the nation's health.
Trump had previously expressed interest in appointing Kennedy to a role in a potential second administration. Following Kennedy's endorsement, Trump committed to including him on a panel to investigate the increase in chronic diseases. Kennedy has been actively campaigning for Trump in key battleground states since exiting the presidential race.
At a recent campaign rally, Trump mentioned that he would allow Kennedy to have influence over food and medicine policies if re-elected. Kennedy, known for promoting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, has been a vocal critic of vaccine safety and efficacy, as well as public health and agriculture policies.
