Expert warns Trump's HHS pick could threaten public health in the US

Dr. Leana Wen, a health columnist, criticized President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services. She argues that Kennedy's disregard for scientific methods and his anti-vaccine activism make him unfit for the role. Wen expressed concern that Kennedy's leadership could undermine public health agencies like the CDC and FDA. She highlighted the potential for data suppression and questioned the safety of food and medicines under his influence. In her op-ed, Wen suggested that Trump's health agenda could be better served by other candidates who do not pose risks to public health.