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2024 - 11 - 6

When RFK Jr. Meets Trump: What Could Go Wrong?

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Is America ready for RFK Jr. to twist up public health? A Trump victory means a wild ride ahead!

The recent victory of Donald Trump in the presidential election has sent shockwaves through the public health community, especially regarding the potential influence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.). Known for his controversial views on vaccines and public health, RFK Jr. is poised to play a significant role in shaping the administration’s health policies. With Trump promising to let RFK Jr. "go wild," experts are left wondering just how drastic the changes could be — and whether America is ready for this wild ride.

Much to the chagrin of public health experts, RFK Jr. has long used his family name to pivot toward skepticism regarding conventional medical practices, often championing anti-vaccine rhetoric. His recent alliance with Trump raises alarm bells; after all, a vote for Trump could essentially mean giving more power to an outspoken critic of mainstream health policies. As Trump advises RFK Jr. to steer clear of energy matters and focus on making America healthier, the potential impact on the FDA and other health agencies could be profound, leaving many worried about the consequences on citizens’ welfare.

In a dramatic twist, RFK Jr.'s sister, Kerry Kennedy, publicly questioned her brother’s capacity to manage a health agency, adding fuel to the fire of familial distrust. The biotech industry is bracing for the worst as speculation mounts on whether RFK Jr.’s approach will lead to a complete overhaul of existing health regulations. Could we see a world where fluoride is removed from drinking water and vaccine standards are loosened? For many, this scenario is not just frightening; it feels like a sci-fi nightmare come true.

As RFK Jr. prepares to reshape public health under a Trump presidency, one has to wonder: how much influence will he wield? With nearly 594,000 votes cast in his favor yet scratching the surface of the electoral map, RFK Jr.'s backing may not hold the political clout one would assume. But the reality of him potentially steering 'America's health ship' during a crucial time could leave an indelible mark on future generations. While we brace ourselves for this unfolding tale, let’s hope it’s still more fun than frightening!

In an interesting twist of irony, RFK Jr. was born into a legacy deeply entrenched in public service and health advocacy, yet his path diverges starkly from traditional public health ideals. Also, did you know that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once worked as an environmental attorney and has been vocal about issues like climate change, affecting his viewpoint on public welfare? As the lines between health, politics, and public trust blur, it’s a nail-biting wait to see what happens next!

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What letting RFK Jr. 'go wild' might mean for Trump's FDA (STAT)

With Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, public health experts are anxiously waiting to see whether his embrace of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Abcarian: Trump would allow RFK Jr. to infect the body politic with ... (Los Angeles Times)

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shakes hands with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a campaign rally at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz., in ...

RFK Jr. discusses potential role in the Trump administration and ... (NPR)

NPR's Pien Huang weighs in on RFK Jr.'s skepticism of conventional public health expertise and his intentions to remove fluoride from the drinking water.

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RFK Jr.'s sister says she doesn't trust him to run a health agency and ... (CNN)

RFK Jr.'s sister, Kerry Kennedy, explains why she doesn't trust her brother to run a health agency in the US and issues a warning about President-elect ...

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Trump Says RFK Jr. Can Do “Pretty Much What He Wants” on Public ... (Vanity Fair)

A vote for Trump is apparently a vote for an anti-vaxxer being put in charge of the nation's welfare.

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'Bobby stay away from...': Donald Trump warns RFK Jr. in 'victory ... (Hindustan Times)

Despite RFK joining Trump's campaign, he advised him to avoid energy matters, focusing instead on a hopeful future for America.

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Trump Win Gives RFK Jr. Free Rein to Shape Public Health (Bloomberg)

Donald Trump's election win opens the door for vaccine denier Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to play a significant role in the administration and drastically change ...

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Biotech industry worries over potential for RFK Jr. ally as FDA pick (Endpoints News)

US presidential election winner Donald Trump has promised to let his ally Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild” on drug and food policy.

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How much of the vote did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. receive? (The Hill)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received nearly 594000 (about 0.4% of the popular vote) and zero electoral votes.

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Here's What An RFK Jr. Health Role In A Trump Administration ... (Forbes)

Kennedy has suggested he would ban fluoride in drinking water after being appointed to an unspecified health post in former President Donald Trump's ...

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Trump Victory Gives RFK Jr. Free Rein to Shape Public Health (BNN)

Donald Trump's election win opens the door for vaccine denier Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to play a significant role in the administration and drastically change ...

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Trump win brings RFK Jr.'s agenda to the forefront (E&E News)

"He wants to do some things, and we're going to let him go do it," the president-elect said during his victory speech.

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RFK Jr: 'We're not gonna take vaccines away from anybody' (POLITICO.eu)

The former Democrat-turned-Trump-ally gave more details on the role the president-elect envisions for him.

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Hear what RFK Jr. said about vaccines post-election | CNN Politics (CNN)

Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses his plan for vaccine safety following President-elect Donald Trump's victory.

Analyzing what RFK Jr. said on 'Morning Edition' about his health ... (NPR)

A deeper dive into Wednesday's post-election interview with former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his skepticism of public ...

Trump's HHS vision includes RFK Jr. (Politico)

AN HHS ROADMAP — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will likely be a part of a second Trump administration's HHS, where he could play a major role in shaping policy as ...

Doctors Top Income List; RFK Jr. Reveals More; Brie Cheese Recall (MedPage Today)

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff.

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RFK Jr.'s plan to ban fluoridation? Work's already underway ... (Politico)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump greets Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Donald Trump has pledged to let Kennedy — whose anti- ...

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D.C. Diagnosis: RFK Jr. targets the F in FDA (STAT)

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RFK Jr. Gloats About Plan to Gut FDA Under Trump (Futurism)

Donald Trump associate and noted health nut Robert F. Kennedy Jr. still has federal health regulators in his crosshairs. On Wednesday, RFK — who's tipped to ...

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RFK Jr. is expected to join Trump's government after warning the ... (Fortune)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a vaccine skeptic, sometimes a conspiracy theorist, and he might just be a part of president-elect Donald Trump's cabinet.

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RFK Jr. Wants to Get Rid of Fluoride. Here's What That Means (Rolling Stone)

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who is expected to be tapped as Donald Trump's Health Czar, has said he will recommend municipalities get rid of fluoride.

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RFK Jr. wants Trump to remove fluoride from water over health ... (Fortune)

Kennedy claimed that fluoride is an "industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer" and more. What does science say?

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