A group supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, is highlighting the backing of 800 doctors ahead of key meetings with Senators on Capitol Hill this week. The group, Make America Healthy Again Action, is advocating for Kennedy's confirmation, emphasizing his readiness to address the challenges facing the public health system.
The letter from the physicians and medical professionals, including prominent figures like Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Casey Means, focuses on the need for bold reforms in healthcare. Notably, the letter does not mention vaccines but emphasizes Kennedy's priorities of eliminating harmful substances from food, water, and medicines.
Kennedy, a former independent presidential candidate, is engaging with senators in Washington this week to garner support for his nomination. While concerns have been raised by Democrats regarding his stance on vaccine safety, some are receptive to his views on holding Big Pharma accountable and reforming the corporate agriculture industry.
There is a divide within the medical community regarding Trump's choice of Kennedy, with some expressing worries about his past statements on vaccines. However, the support from a significant number of doctors underscores the diverse perspectives on Kennedy's potential leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services.
