RFK Jr. May Influence Trump Agriculture Policy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and environmentalist, has indicated he may play a significant role in agriculture policy in a potential Trump administration, leveraging ideas from his 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative. Following his endorsement of Donald Trump, Kennedy has expressed intentions to overhaul current U.S. Department of Agriculture policies, criticizing corporate influence and advocating for changes that support small and medium farms. While Trump has praised Kennedy, suggesting a possible role in the administration, formal discussions on appointments are considered premature. Kennedy's potential influence has raised concerns among public health experts due to his history of spreading misinformation about vaccines. Despite these concerns, Kennedy is part of Trump's transition team and has been mentioned for a possible Cabinet position, such as Secretary of Health and Human Services. His proposals include banning certain agricultural chemicals and addressing conflicts of interest in USDA dietary panels.