RFK
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initially launched his own election campaign before joining Trump’s…
Control
…now claims Donald Trump promised him “control” of public health agencies.
A video
According to a video relayed by an article in The Hill, this would include control of the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
Frequently criticized
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. often questions the safety of vaccines (of all vaccines, it should be remembered), and has frequently criticized mandatory vaccination programs for kids.
Unlimited access
He now says that with unlimited access to federal data, he’ll finally be able to prove that vaccines should be taken off the market.
The transition team
Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the Trump-Vance transition team, says RFK Jr. is going a bit too far with his comments.
No job
In an interview with CNN, he stated that RFK Jr. would not have a position at the Department of Health and Human Services…
His claims
…but that he was simply seeking access to data to “prove” his claims.
Strong reactions
RFK Jr.’s past and present statements continue to elicit strong reactions from healthcare professionals and vaccine advocates alike.