Trump Nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy, who previously ran for president as an independent, has a history of making unsubstantiated claims about vaccines, race-targeted diseases, and other controversial topics. Despite criticism of his views, Trump announced his choice on Truth Social, praising Kennedy's commitment to transparency and health reforms. Kennedy's appointment has raised concerns due to his stance on public health issues, such as opposing water fluoridation and promising to investigate vaccine research. The HHS oversees major health agencies like the CDC and NIH and has a significant budget, emphasizing the impact of this leadership choice. This controversial appointment has sparked debate over the future direction of U.S. health policy under the Trump administration.