The selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services embodies an unexpected transformation in American politics, blending skepticism of expertise with a populist ethos.
The MAGA science policy agenda represents a shift towards an anti-elitist sentiment that unites conservative and libertarian ideas with a novel skepticism towards scientific authority.
Kennedy's embrace by conservative groups contrasts with liberal condemnation, exemplifying the divisive dynamics of today's partisanship and redefining the overlap between science and politics.
Trump's first administration highlighted a conventional science policy, but COVID-19 triggered a shift that amplified skepticism and populism, leading to a significant departure from traditional Republican stances.
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