Former RFK Jr. staffers on how he'd run HHS

Trump's HHS Pick RFK Jr. Has a Long History of Challenging Global Health Policies
Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a long history of working internationally to challenge public health policies. Known for his outspoken skepticism about vaccines and conspiracy theories,
What policies could RFK Jr. actually change at HHS?
Named to lead the nation’s sprawling Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big ideas for busting public health policy norms.
What Are RFK Jr.’s Plans As HHS Secretary for Trump?
As HHS secretary, Kennedy has the authority, working with the FDA commissioner, to reorganize the agency without congressional approval. He says he wants to fully eliminate “entire departments” at the FDA, listing as a top target the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, which he says can’t be trusted to do its job.
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RFK Jr. should not run HHS. Or anything else big or important | R. Bruce Anderson
It's hard to believe that any one person could “head” this agency effectively, much less someone with no administrative experience or medical training.
‘He's not a manager’: Former RFK Jr. staffers on how he'd run HHS
Kennedy Jr. gets confirmed as secretary for President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Health and Human Services, it will be the biggest job he's ever had. And some of his former campaign staffers question whether he’s up for the challenge.
'I have no idea': RFK Jr.’s former staffers question his ability to run a federal agency
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), though even Kennedy's supportive former campaign staffers aren't sure he has the leadership skills to run one of the largest federal agencies.
‘Drastic and terrible impact’: What Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary could mean for global health
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services sent a ...
Trump picks Jim O’Neill for No. 2 spot at HHS
If his nomination is approved, the longtime associate of Peter Thiel will work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Government watchdog calls out HHS for not auditing health care’s privacy compliance since 2017
The Office for Civil Rights is not checking if health care providers who handle Americans’ sensitive data comply with health ...
Kidney, liver transplants between people with HIV get green light under new HHS rule
People in the United States who have HIV and need kidney or liver transplants can now receive organs from donors who also ...
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr. credits heroin for improving his performance in school
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has credited heroin with previously helping him improve his performance in school, according to a ...
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Lawmakers want to enhance HHS cyber engagement with health care orgs
La., came out of the efforts of a working group focused on protecting medical institutions from digital attacks.
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Trump taps biotech investor Jim O’Neill for HHS deputy secretary
President-elect Trump has nominated biotech investor Jim O’Neill for deputy secretary of the Health and Human Services ...
Possible spending cuts to CDC, HHS could impact MS Dept. of Health programs. Read how
GOP spending cuts in 2025, Trump's picks for nation's top health offices, could have a negative impact in Mississippi.