Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed the specific mandate that former President Donald Trump has asked him to undertake if he assumes a leadership role within the US health agencies. A key advisor to Trump’s team, RFK Jr. outlined three major goals for the public health sector that focus on reform, scientific integrity, and public well-being.
According to Kennedy, Trump has tasked him with three key objectives: first, to "clean up the corruption" within the health agencies, specifically addressing the conflicts of interest that have allowed industries, particularly the pharmaceutical and food sectors, to influence regulatory bodies.
Second, Trump wants Kennedy to restore these agencies to their "gold standard" — a return to evidence-based, empirically grounded science that was the hallmark of American health policy in decades past.
Finally, the third priority involves tackling the growing crisis of chronic disease in America, particularly among children, with Trump setting a goal of achieving measurable reductions in these diseases within two years.
“The public health system has been captured by the interests it's supposed to regulate," Kennedy said in an exclusive interview with NBC News. “Donald Trump wants to see results: a measurable diminishment in chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and asthma among America’s kids. He’s clear that this is an urgent priority.”
The surprising alignment between RFK Jr. and Donald Trump is rooted in their shared anti-establishment rhetoric. Kennedy, an environmental attorney and the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy, has long positioned himself as a maverick voice in US politics, especially with his outspoken opposition to vaccination policies. His controversial stance on the link between vaccines and autism, despite overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary, has made him a divisive figure in public health debates. However, his critique of government overreach and corporate influence in public policy resonates with Trump’s populist supporters.
The potential appointment of Kennedy to a major health role in Trump’s administration — would mark a significant shift in public health policy. Trump’s campaign has made it clear that addressing the country’s epidemic of chronic diseases, particularly childhood illnesses, is a central part of his agenda. Kennedy’s stance against the influence of large corporations in public health policy aligns with Trump’s broader goal of reducing government regulations and reforming federal agencies.
Despite his controversial views on vaccines, Kennedy has also been an advocate for environmental health, particularly in combating the detrimental effects of pollution and toxic chemicals on public health.
According to Kennedy, Trump has tasked him with three key objectives: first, to "clean up the corruption" within the health agencies, specifically addressing the conflicts of interest that have allowed industries, particularly the pharmaceutical and food sectors, to influence regulatory bodies.
Second, Trump wants Kennedy to restore these agencies to their "gold standard" — a return to evidence-based, empirically grounded science that was the hallmark of American health policy in decades past.
Finally, the third priority involves tackling the growing crisis of chronic disease in America, particularly among children, with Trump setting a goal of achieving measurable reductions in these diseases within two years.
“The public health system has been captured by the interests it's supposed to regulate," Kennedy said in an exclusive interview with NBC News. “Donald Trump wants to see results: a measurable diminishment in chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and asthma among America’s kids. He’s clear that this is an urgent priority.”
The surprising alignment between RFK Jr. and Donald Trump is rooted in their shared anti-establishment rhetoric. Kennedy, an environmental attorney and the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy, has long positioned himself as a maverick voice in US politics, especially with his outspoken opposition to vaccination policies. His controversial stance on the link between vaccines and autism, despite overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary, has made him a divisive figure in public health debates. However, his critique of government overreach and corporate influence in public policy resonates with Trump’s populist supporters.
The potential appointment of Kennedy to a major health role in Trump’s administration — would mark a significant shift in public health policy. Trump’s campaign has made it clear that addressing the country’s epidemic of chronic diseases, particularly childhood illnesses, is a central part of his agenda. Kennedy’s stance against the influence of large corporations in public health policy aligns with Trump’s broader goal of reducing government regulations and reforming federal agencies.
Despite his controversial views on vaccines, Kennedy has also been an advocate for environmental health, particularly in combating the detrimental effects of pollution and toxic chemicals on public health.
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