Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has drawn attention with his proposal to implement significant reforms within federal health agencies if he assumes a role in an incoming Trump administration.
In an interview with NBC News, Kennedy detailed his commitment to reducing corruption and improving regulatory practices in federal health authorities, as Breitbart reports.
Known for his legal battles against corporate malfeasance, Kennedy criticized certain departments within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), suggesting a need to eliminate those he deems ineffective. His primary target is the nutrition department, which he argues fails to protect citizens adequately. “Why do we have Fruit Loops [in] this country that have 18 or 19 ingredients?” he posed, contrasting it with the simpler versions available in Canada.
Using his extensive background in challenging corporate corruption, Kennedy conveys his intention to remove conflicts of interest he perceives within health regulatory bodies. He has stated this independent of needing congressional approval to abolish such departments. Instead, he seeks transparency and a strong adherence to science-based policies.
He laid out plans envisioned by Trump, which include purging corruption tied to the pharmaceutical and food industries. They also aim to return the agencies to empirical, science-based practices, steering away from any industry influence. Additionally, Kennedy shares a goal vocalized by Trump to tackle chronic diseases in America, with expectations of seeing a significant reduction within two years.
While no official role has been designated for Kennedy, he discussed possible positions like Secretary of Health and Human Services or a less conventional role as a health czar. Regardless of the title, Kennedy is determined to implement systematic changes.
Kennedy says he would work to establish actionable 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day plans starting in January 2025 to execute these changes. His approach emphasizes minimizing hierarchical control while still providing essential scientific information to the public.
On the controversial topic of vaccines, he says he endorses informed public choice without resorting to bans, advocating for thorough safety and efficacy studies.
Kennedy is also vocal about the COVID-19 pandemic, criticizing the United States' handling of the crisis as having one of the worst records globally in terms of death rates relative to the population. He argues that the response was suboptimal compared to global standards.
Another issue on Kennedy's agenda is the presence of fluoride in public water systems. He supports advising against its use based on current scientific findings and a recent court ruling, though he stops short of mandating reforms.
These positions highlight Kennedy's broader strategy of providing communities with evidence-based information, allowing them to make informed decisions.
Kennedy has acknowledged Trump's intention to bridge the gap between political parties over mutual objectives like reducing foreign conflicts, media censorship, and tackling chronic illnesses. Trump's openness to Kennedy's proposal hints at the president-elect's acknowledgement of past administrative missteps and a determination to solidify his legacy.
Despite suggestions to the contrary, Kennedy downplayed his influence in Trump's electoral success, emphasizing that the credit belongs to Trump, not himself. This positions him as a supportive yet independent figure in the context of proposed reforms.
