Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlines plans to reform U.S. health agencies if confirmed as HHS Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If confirmed, he would oversee a $1.7 trillion budget and influence public health policies. Kennedy has criticized the FDA and plans to reorganize it, potentially removing staff and reversing decisions on vaccines and food safety. He has also expressed intentions to change CDC guidelines on fluoride in drinking water and to shift NIH funding towards alternative health approaches. While Kennedy has focused on reforming health agencies, he has not addressed the future of Medicare and Medicaid coverage for weight-loss drugs. Instead, he advocates for funding healthier food and gym memberships for patients with obesity and diabetes.