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The Surprising Health Pick: What Might Go Right?
USAMon Jan 20 2025
Here’s a curious turn of events: Donald Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services department. Kennedy has a past of spreading harmful misinformation, like the false claim that vaccines cause autism. But here’s the twist—he was once an environmental lawyer and isn’t a climate change denier. Maybe he could push for policies that protect people from air pollution and climate change. Isn’t that an unexpected possibility?
However, don't get too excited. Kennedy has a long history of spreading conspiracy theories. He once claimed Wi-Fi causes cancer and promoted raw milk during a bird flu outbreak. Plus, he’s faced serious accusations, including sexual assault and leaving a bear cub carcass in Central Park. These aren’t qualities you’d want in a health leader, right?
But consider this: Kennedy might be too busy chasing conspiracies to mess up important health policies. And who knows? He might even find common ground with other appointees on issues like climate change. We can only hope for the best.
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If RFK Jr. were to mandate raw milk consumption, would he also provide liability waivers for the increased risk of infectious diseases?
In what ways might Kennedy's environmental background clash with Trump's administration's policies on climate change?
How might Kennedy's targeting of Dr. Fauci and other public health figures intersect with existing conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and vaccines?
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