Trump nominates RFK Jr. to lead Health Department as cabinet expands with Gaetz and Gabbard

independent.co.uk

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vaccine views, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump criticized the influence of food and drug companies on public health in his announcement. Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz has been nominated as attorney general, following his resignation from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. This move may halt the House Ethics investigation into these claims. Trump has also selected Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence and Marco Rubio as secretary of state, expanding his cabinet with figures from both parties.


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