Controversy Surrounds RFK Jr.'s Nomination for HHS Secretary
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine skeptic, has been nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), raising concerns among public health experts. Kennedy's potential appointment could lead to significant changes in federal oversight of food and medicine, as he has expressed controversial views on vaccines, fluoride, and raw milk. His nomination has divided Republicans, but some remain hopeful he will be confirmed by the Senate. HHS is a major federal agency responsible for a wide range of public health services, including the FDA, CDC, and NIH.
- What to know about HHS and how RFK Jr. could lead it Axios
- Trump’s Cabinet: Pence Speaks Against RFK Jr Nomination To HHS Forbes
- Fact Checking RFK Jr.’s Claims About Food and Nutrition The New York Times
- Pence says he opposes RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS secretary because of his stance on abortion Fox News
- Washington’s lobbyists are stunned Trump chose RFK Jr. POLITICO
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