Colorado governor praises Trump for nominating RFK Jr. as health secretary

Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis praised President-elect Donald Trump for nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. Polis highlighted Kennedy's role in opposing vaccine mandates in Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump's announcement of Kennedy's nomination has sparked mixed reactions. He stated that Kennedy would restore the agency's commitment to scientific research and transparency, aiming to combat misinformation in public health. Polis, who has previously criticized Trump, expressed willingness to work with the new administration. He emphasized the importance of personal choice regarding vaccines and the need to challenge corporate interests in health.