President-elect Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic and environmental lawyer, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump announced the pick on social media, stating that RFK Jr. will address chronic disease epidemics and reform health agencies. The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, with many expressing concerns about RFK Jr.’s qualifications. Advocacy groups opposed the pick, citing RFK Jr.’s history of vaccine skepticism. If confirmed, RFK Jr. would oversee key health agencies and potentially implement reforms to tackle chronic diseases. Republicans have shown support for RFK Jr.’s nomination, while critics fear his anti-vaccine stance could undermine public health efforts.
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Trump nominates RFK Jr. to run HHS, bringing ‘MAHA’ to top health care role
