Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has sparked both enthusiasm and concern. While Republicans largely approve of Kennedy, known for his environmental activism and skepticism towards vaccines, the general public is less receptive to some of his views. Kennedy's appointment, if confirmed by the Senate, would place him in charge of a $1.7 trillion agency responsible for vital public health functions.
FILE - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump greets Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , at a Turning Point Action campaign rally, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Ga. WASHINGTON — The kids seen by Dolores Mejia around suburban Phoenix have been growing heavier in recent years. Their parents, too, she says.That’s why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ’s pledge to “Make America Healthy Again” as he campaigned alongside Donald Trump caught her attention.
If confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy will be charged with leading the Department of Health and Human Services, a $1.7 trillion agency that researches cancer, approves prescription drugs and provides health insurance for roughly half the country.About 6 in 10 Republicans approve of Kennedy’s appointment to Trump’s Cabinet and only about 1 in 10 disapprove, according to an AP-NORC poll conducted in December, while the rest aren’t familiar with him or didn’t have an opinion.
Kennedy doesn’t fare as well among Americans overall, with about 4 in 10 U.S. adults disapproving and about 3 in 10 approving of his appointment. But about half of voters want the government to be more involved in ensuring children are vaccinated for childhood diseases, according to AP VoteCast. Kennedy’s anti-vaccine nonprofit group, Children’s Health Defense, currently has a lawsuit pending against a number of news organizations, among them the AP, accusing them of violating antitrust laws by taking action to identify misinformation, including about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines. Kennedy took leave from the group when he announced his run for president but is listed as one of its attorneys in the lawsuit.
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