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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's Health Secretary Pick, Is Set to Meet with Lawmakers


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Mr. Kennedy is beginning his meetings with Republican senators to build support for his confirmation, which could be imperiled by his anti-vaccine advocacy.


The article from The New York Times discusses how Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and vaccine skeptic, has been engaging with Republican senators to potentially secure a position as Health and Human Services Secretary in a future administration. Despite his controversial views on vaccines, which have been widely criticized by the scientific community, Kennedy has found some support among GOP senators who appreciate his outsider status and his criticism of pharmaceutical companies. His discussions with senators like Rand Paul and Ted Cruz highlight a potential alignment with Republican interests in challenging established health policies and regulations. However, his candidacy for such a high-profile role has raised concerns among public health experts and Democrats about the implications for public health policy, especially in the context of ongoing efforts to manage pandemics and vaccine hesitancy.

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[ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/us/politics/rfk-jr-republican-senators-health-secretary-bid.html ]

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