Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday ruled out running for president in 2028, apparently defending himself against accusations by conservative influencer Laura Loomer that he and top aides are quietly preparing for another White House bid as Kennedy runs America's health apparatus.

Trump loyalist Laura Loomer is openly campaigning to blunt Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s influence in Trump’s orbit, claiming a 2028 presidential run by Kennedy would be a threat to MAGA as he is a former Democrat whose previous environmental advocacy work doesn’t align with Trumpism.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shut down MAGA “Ice Maiden” Laura Loomer’s claims that he intends to steal Trump’s MAGA base for his own 2028 presidential run. In a lengthy X post,