Trump Taps Kennedy Jr. for Health Policy Role

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to 'make America healthy again,' with a controversial approach that includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his vaccine skepticism, playing a key role in shaping health policies. Kennedy has proposed removing fluoride from public water supplies and promoting unorthodox treatments, raising concerns among public health experts about potential setbacks in public health initiatives. Trump has given Kennedy a mandate to show results in reducing chronic illnesses, particularly among children, within two years. Despite Kennedy's claims of not being anti-vaccine, his past misinformation on vaccines and health treatments has sparked fears about possible negative impacts on health agency policies. While Kennedy's exact role remains uncertain, he is involved in recommending candidates for top health agency positions. Trump's administration faces criticism for potentially undermining proven public health measures, with experts foreseeing increased health risks due to these proposed changes.