Colorado governor supports RFK Jr. as health secretary in Trump administration

Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services by President-elect Donald Trump. Polis praised Kennedy for his role in defeating vaccine mandates in Colorado in 2019. Polis hopes Kennedy will promote personal choice regarding vaccines rather than impose bans. He emphasized the need to challenge big pharmaceutical companies and improve health outcomes. The governor outlined his priorities, including lowering prescription drug prices and reforming the FDA's nutrition department. He acknowledged that Kennedy will face opposition from special interests but looks forward to collaborating on health issues.