Trump appoints Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead U.S. health agency

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, an environmental activist known for controversial views on vaccines, previously ran for president as an independent before endorsing Trump. Kennedy has emphasized addressing chronic health issues like obesity and diabetes, and reducing harmful chemicals in food. He has suggested significant changes to the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health, including staff reductions. Kennedy has faced criticism for spreading misinformation about vaccines and opposing pandemic restrictions. He has also made claims about fluoride in water and questioned the efficacy of certain vaccines, despite widespread scientific consensus on their benefits.