President Trump nominated Robert Kennedy to be secretary of health and human services. He is responsible for controlling the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vape and cigarette tar policy, whose key agency positions are widely watched by the industry.
Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy for U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary
According to Vaping360, the newly elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on November 15 that he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to be Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Mr. Trump posted on X,
- “For too long, American public health has been severely tested by the misdirection and deception of industrial food and pharmaceutical companies. Every government has a responsibility to protect the health and safety of all Americans. HHS will play a key role in ensuring that the public is protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and food additives. These substances are causing a serious health crisis in this country.”
As HHS leader. Kennedy will oversee the Food and Drug Administration, which is responsible for regulating vapes, nicotine, and cigarette products (FDA).
Robert F. Kennedy to run FDA, other agencies
On the 3 Moon of 2021. Kennedy was on a Facebook page where an article was published accusing British American Tobacco (BAT) of selling vapes and smokeless tar products to children. Moreover, there seems to be no data on Kennedy’s views on cigarette control. Therefore, it is unclear where Kennedy stands on vapes, tobacco tar, and tobacco harm Reduction (THR).
Trump promised during the presidential campaign that he would “save vapes” if elected.
As Secretary of Health and Human Services, if Kennedy is confirmed by the Senate, he would also run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and be responsible for the Centers for Medicare and Subsidized Services (CMS) in most public health plans. HHS has a budget of more than $100 million.
In his victory speech, Trump said:
- “He wants to do something, and we’ll let him do it. Have fun, Bobby.”
Mr. Kennedy, 70, is the son of former Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, both Democratic Party ICONS. A veteran environmental activist and lawyer. Kennedy ran for president first as a Democrat and then as an independent, but then dropped out and endorsed Trump in exchange for influence on health and farm policy in Trump’s second term.
Trump said he allowed Kennedy. Who is known for his views on vaccine-caused autism, to “do his best on health policy.” He noted that the new Trump administration will oppose the addition of chloride to drinking water, ban certain foods and additives, and promote drinking unsterilized “raw” milk, which is linked to E. coli.
In late January, after Trump is sworn in as president, Kennedy will face a Senate confirmation hearing.
