Trump, a Republican, selected Kennedy in November, shortly after he won the 2024 presidential election, saying Kennedy would “end the Chronic Disease epidemic” and “Make America Great and Healthy Again!” As one of the most prominent anti-vaccine activists in the world, Kennedy’s nomination immediately alarmed some public health officials.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said at his first confirmation hearing that he isn't trying to take anyone's junk food away if he becomes the secretary of health and human services. His confirmation process begins in the shadow of a scathing Jan.

If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Robert F. Kennedy assured he would not remove popular food items from McDonald's as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy Jr. expressed his commitment to making "America Healthy Again" during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday,

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised not to ban certain foods like McDonald's cheeseburgers and Diet Coke because President Donald Trump "loves" them. At a Wednesday Senate Finance Committee hearing, Kennedy spoke about changing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — or food stamps — if confirmed as secretary of the Department of Health