Controversial Choice: RFK Jr. Appointed to Lead U.S. Health Department

President-elect Donald Trump has named Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic, to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy's controversial views raise concerns among public health advocates, while some support his stance against corporations. The decision has sparked debate due to Kennedy's unconventional health views.

In a surprising move, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist with controversial views on vaccines, to head the Department of Health and Human Services, the nation's top health agency.

Kennedy, who previously ran for president as an independent before endorsing Trump, is known for his critical stance on vaccines and his advocacy against harmful chemicals in food and the environment. His appointment has drawn mixed reactions, with public health experts expressing concerns about his potential impact on U.S. health policies.

Despite criticism, some business groups have shown support, optimistic about Kennedy challenging corporate power in health sectors. Public health advocates, however, worry about Kennedy's influence on agencies like the FDA and CDC, given his plans to overhaul these organizations and his views on widespread health interventions such as vaccination.

(With inputs from agencies.)