President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in his second administration, stating in a Trump-Vance transition press release:
I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health. The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country. Mr. Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) congratulated Kennedy, saying he will “detox” HHS, posting on X, “Congratulations to @RobertKennedyJr on his nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Finally, someone to detox the place after the Fauci era. Get ready for health care freedom and MAHA!”
Elon Musk responded to Kennedy’s nomination, stating in a post on X, “Congratulations @RobertKennedyJr!”
In response to the announcement, Donald Trump, Jr. stated his father followed through with his campaign promise, posting on X, “Robert F Kennedy Jr will be The Secretary of Health and Human Services! Promises Made Promises Kept 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸”
