Trump Appoints Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. as Health Secretary, Stirring Controversy

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Trump Appoints Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. as Health Secretary, Stirring Controversy
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Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic, to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, a move that has sparked controversy due to Kennedy's critical stance on vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry. This appointment is part of a series of contentious cabinet picks by Trump, raising concerns about Senate approval. Kennedy's nomination has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising his focus on transparency and chronic disease, while others worry about his views on scientific facts and public health safety.

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