RFK Jr. Joins Trump Transition Team: Health Overhaul on the Horizon

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., previously an independent presidential candidate, is evaluating candidates for top health agency roles in Trump’s administration. Although not guaranteed a position himself, Kennedy is tasked with recommending unbiased scientists and doctors for regulatory positions, with a focus on reducing chronic illnesses.

In a surprising move, former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is assessing potential hires for key positions within the U.S. government's health agencies under the Trump administration. This comes as part of Trump's broader initiative to prioritize public health.

Kennedy, advocated for stringent vaccine testing, may secure a role himself, though his current focus is recommending unbiased professionals for leadership roles within agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services.

Despite some controversy, including false claims about fluoride, Kennedy is pressured to demonstrate effective health policies by Trump, emphasizing a reduction in chronic illnesses as a primary goal.

(With inputs from agencies.)