Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz expressed strong disapproval of former President Donald Trump's recent pledge to put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of women's health. Walz condemned Trump's remarks during a speech at an airport hangar in Flint, Michigan, where he highlighted the potential implications of such an appointment.
Walz linked Trump's promise to appoint Kennedy to overseeing women's health with the broader context of Trump's stance on reproductive rights, particularly referencing the overturning of Roe v. Wade. He emphasized the impact of Trump's policies on women's rights, citing the existence of abortion bans in twenty states as a consequence of Trump's actions.
During his speech, Walz quoted Trump's statement about appointing Kennedy, where Trump asserted that he would take charge of women's health regardless of women's opinions on the matter. Walz positioned himself and Kamala Harris as advocates who trust women and believe in upholding their rights.
Providing context to Trump's remarks, it was revealed that Trump expressed his desire for Kennedy, known for promoting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, to focus on health and women's health in a potential role. Trump had previously indicated that he would give Kennedy significant leeway in shaping health and medical policies if he were to win the upcoming election.
Walz's criticism of Trump's proposed appointment of Kennedy underscores the ongoing debate surrounding women's health and reproductive rights in the political landscape. The contrasting views of the two candidates reflect the divergent approaches to addressing these critical issues, setting the stage for a potentially contentious election outcome.
