During his presidential campaign, Kennedy developed a national profile for his criticism of the Covid vaccine and childhood immunizations.

Summary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an outspoken anti-vaccine activist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Known for promoting debunked claims linking vaccines to autism, Kennedy’s appointment has sparked concerns within federal health agencies, with some FDA staff reportedly considering resignations.

Kennedy, who previously ran for president before endorsing Trump, has hinted at plans to overhaul the FDA, ban fluoride in drinking water, and reduce ultra-processed foods.

His nomination marks a significant potential shift for U.S. public health policy.

  • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    Has Trump rehired anyone from his previous administration? I know he fired a shit ton of them but I know a few managed to stay on.

    Because if this is all new people, it’s very telling and I have a feeling it means it’s going to be more dangerous and not less.

    I feel like the only people who can do anything powerful would be the front line government workers and contractors. If they all quit their jobs en masse on January 20th, it might prevent the new administration from doing even more dangerous shit.