(GoRealNewsNow.com) – Making history, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a household name amongst vaccine skeptics, has been sworn in as the Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Donald Trump.
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With ambitions to restructure America’s health landscape, Kennedy now holds the reins to a $1.7 trillion federal budget related to vaccine recommendations and food safety.
After a fiercely debated confirmation, Kennedy received a narrow approval from the Senate with a vote of 52-48.
While his views on vaccines aroused staunch opposition from Democrats, nearly all Republicans supported Kennedy, except notable dissent from Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell who cited his own battle with polio to underline the importance of vaccines.
“I’m a survivor of childhood polio. In my lifetime, I’ve watched vaccines save millions of lives,” McConnell stated firmly.
Nominated by Trump, Kennedy takes office amid a significant federal shakeup led by the President and Elon Musk.
Alongside the swearing-in ceremony conducted in the Oval Office with Justice Neil Gorsuch presiding, Trump has announced Kennedy’s leadership of a new commission dedicated to making America healthy again.
“We need to make America healthy again, and it is my expectation that Secretary Kennedy will get this done,” noted Senator Bill Cassidy, cited by BBC News, showcasing the high hopes pinned on Kennedy.
Despite Kennedy’s intentions to promote stringent vaccine safety tests, some highlight his past connections to anti-vaccine groups as a potential conflict of interest.
Kennedy, who aims to restructure trust in agencies like the FDA, CDC, and NIH, declared his unique positioning to advocate for reform.
The debate over Kennedy’s fitness for the role centers on his criticism of pharmaceutical giants and food safety concerns.
Democrats expressed alarm over his past financial gains from a law firm suing vaccine makers, prompting assurances from Kennedy that these fees would now benefit his son.
The narrow confirmation indicates sharp partisan divides and echoes concerns about setting vaccine policy.
As Trump continues to pursue government restructuring, Kennedy’s role will be pivotal in shaping America’s public health response.
As Kennedy embraces this controversial chapter, many on the right hope his tenure will reignite trust in public health and lead to more comprehensive safety measures for all Americans.
Congratulations to our new Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pic.twitter.com/MiDSh7Lcll
— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) February 13, 2025
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