Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee for HHS, vows not to take away people's food choices, advocates for transparency on health impacts of foods like McDonald's and Twinkies. He has been critical of childhood vaccines, food additives, and processed foods. If confirmed, he would oversee CDC, NIH, CMS, and FDA.
Key Points
Kennedy vows not to take away food choices like McDonald's or Twinkies
He has been critical of childhood vaccines and processed foods
If confirmed, he would oversee key healthcare regulatory agencies
Pros
Advocates for people's right to choose their food
Promotes transparency on health impacts of food choices
Cons
Critical of childhood vaccines, food additives, and processed foods