Former President Donald Trump promised to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. full authority over health, food and medical issues if he secured a second term.
What happened: President Trump unveiled his plan on Sunday, saying he would give Kennedy free reign on health, food and drug-related issues, except for oil, which he called “liquid gold.” reported The Hill. .
“I’m going to let him go wild about health. I’m going to make him crazy about food. I’m going to drive him crazy with drugs,” Trump said at New York’s Madison Square. He spoke at a gathering at the Garden.
“The only thing we don’t want him to get near is the liquid gold under our feet.”
Kennedy previously withdrew from the independent race for the White House and endorsed Trump, spearheading the Trump campaign’s initiative dubbed “Make America Healthy Again.” . The former presidential candidate has controversial views on vaccines. He has also been outspoken about the prevalence of processed foods and additives.
Medical experts have expressed concern about Kennedy’s potential influence in a future Trump administration. Although Kennedy denies being anti-vaccine, he has been involved in promoting controversial claims about vaccines.
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Why it matters: Trump and Kennedy’s relationship has evolved over the past year. In July, Benzinga reported that Kennedy was endorsing his campaign and was in talks with Trump about potentially running for a key position in the second Trump administration.
In late August, Kennedy suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Trump. The former president then welcomed Kennedy at a campaign rally in Arizona, praising Kennedy as an “incredible champion” and predicting Kennedy’s major influence on the campaign.
Kennedy Jr. said he has asked President Trump, if he wins a second term, to help reform major health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institutes of Health. But the Trump campaign said discussions about a specific role were “premature.”
However, Kennedy’s support for Trump has been strongly opposed by his brothers, who see it as a “betrayal” of their family’s values.
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