Kennedy declared that Trump had promised me he would be given control of HHS and its agencies, which are key to making America healthy again, because we've got to get off of seed oils and pesticide-intensive agriculture. This wasn't some idle boast by Kennedy; Trump himself has constantly touted Kennedy's support and declared his intention to put him in high position on health issues.
At his rally at Madison Square Garden, Trump vowed to let Kennedy go wild on food and go wild on medicines if he's re-elected. Kennedy's promotion is troubling as it threatens public health with his conspiratorial and anti-scientific record, leading to dire outcomes.
One day after Trump's rally, Kennedy was claiming he'd be in control, framing his potential leadership of HHS as part of a broader initiative to reform public health and agricultural practices. The degree of influence he might wield raises significant concerns about the future of public health policy.
The good news is that while the president can nominate the Secretary of HHS, that position still requires Senate confirmation. One would hope that saner heads would prevail in a GOP-majority Senate regarding Kennedy's nomination.
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