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A source told The New York Post that President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a strong supporter of his since ending his independent presidential bid in August, as secretary of Health and Human Services.
Praising Kennedy’s health background, Trump said he’d let him “go wild” in the role. The Post earlier reported that Kennedy, an honorary chair on Trump’s transition team, was seeking the HHS role but was also considered for an advisory position. Sources said Neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson was also interested in the role.
Trump posted the following to X;RFK Jr. confirmed the news with a rewteet.:
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!
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…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 14, 2024
Reactions to the announcement have been receptive; see some of the X posts below:
Make America Healthy Again. Great pick. Leave me comment telling why you like or dislike pick. https://t.co/h91L5JHPyc
— Dennis Michael Lynch (@TrustDML) November 14, 2024
Congratulations @RobertKennedyJr! https://t.co/lLMF0juTLt
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2024
Robert F Kennedy Jr will be The Secretary of Health and Human Services!
Promises Made Promises Kept 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/1JLHTbunD6— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 14, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr – the new Secretary of Health and Human Services
What an upgrade 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/4OgjYvAsd5
— John (@johnEiid) November 14, 2024
QUESTION… Do you agree appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services is a HUGE upgrade?
A. YES
B. NO pic.twitter.com/TZC4AFBHRc— The Trump Train 🚂🇺🇸 (@The_Trump_Train) November 14, 2024
🚨JUST ANNOUNCED: Robert F Kennedy Jr will be The Secretary of Health and Human Services!
MAHA! MAGA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Congratulations Bobby! pic.twitter.com/laCRd7HTAs
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) November 14, 2024
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