Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, raising public health concerns

President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine activist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision raises concerns among public health experts about Kennedy's qualifications and views on vaccines. Kennedy has long promoted the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism and has criticized various health policies. He previously ran for the Democratic nomination before endorsing Trump and is expected to reorganize health agencies like the CDC and FDA. Trump also named Doug Collins as the new head of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Jay Clayton as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Kennedy's appointment is part of Trump's broader campaign to reform public health.