Democrat 'Excited' and Wary of RFK Jr. Nod as Trump Health Chief
Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis remains wary but is "excited" by President-elect Donald Trump 's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’
Trump has promised he would allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "go wild" on medicines, food, and health. With that, a radical antiestablishment medical movement with roots in past centuries could threaten the achievements of a science-based public health order painstakingly built since World War II, some of these scientists fear.
Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is able to ‘go wild’
Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different philosophies among the leaders of his team.
Trump: RFK Jr. will 'make America healthy again'
Former President Donald Trump said during his Election Night victory speech that Robert Kennedy Jr. will "make America healthy again", adding "Go have a good time, Bobby."
With pick of RFK Jr., Trump threatens not just public health but federal credibility on health
Alex Wagner looks at the radical views of Robert Kennedy, Jr. and the risk he poses to public health if he is confirmed as Donald Trump's new HHS secretary. Michelle Goldberg, columnist for the New York Times,
RFK Jr. named as Trump’s health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been angling for a role in the Trump administration since he endorsed the president-elect in August.
Trump chooses RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Trump Announces RFK Jr. for Health Secretary
Bloomberg's Wendy Benjaminson and Michael Dorning weigh in on President-elect Donald Trump announcing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Health and Human Services Secretary. They also discuss the controversy created over President-elect Trump nominating former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General.
What RFK, Jr.’s Role in Trump’s Administration Could Mean for Public Health
Federal health scientists voice concern over an anticipated takeover by medical skeptics in Trump’s second administration
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