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Trump announced the pick on the social media platform Truth Social, and said RFK Jr. will be charged with ending what he called the nation’s chronic disease epidemic and reforming U.S. science and health agencies.
“For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health,” Trump wrote.
“HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country,” he continued.