Analyzing what RFK Jr. said on 'Morning Edition' about his health policy vision

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1. Forbes

   Trump Suggests Handing The Government’s Health Reins Over To RFK Jr. ↗ (opens Forbes)

   Published Oct 31, 2024

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   Known for espousing vaccine conspiracy theories, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that Trump has promised him “control” over public health agencies in America.

2. Los Angeles Times

   RFK Jr. wants federal health data for his claims that vaccines are unsafe, Trump transition co-chair says ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Oct 31, 2024

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   Trump transition co-chair: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants access to federal health data for his claims against vaccines so he can get them pulled from the market.

3. Gizmodo

   Trump Teases Vaccine Bans With RFK Jr. in Potential Health Role ↗ (opens Gizmodo)

   Published Nov 3, 2024

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   Trump has made it clear that RFK Jr. will get the chance to reshape public health in the U.S. if he's re-elected, which could go as far as pulling some vaccines from the market.

4. NBC10 Philadelphia

   Trump says he will give RFK Jr. a major health role if he wins the White House. Here's what that means for patients, drugmakers ↗ (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

   Published Nov 4, 2024

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   Some health experts say Kennedy, even in an informal role, could potentially lead to real consequences for patients, drugmakers and the nation’s public...

5. NPR

   If Trump wins, vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. could play a role in health policy ↗ (opens NPR)

   Published Nov 4, 2024

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   RFK Jr. has embraced fringe health care ideas for decades. If Trump wins, he will likely be able to influence promotion and funding for these things.

6. Salon

   Betting it all on fluoride: Trump takes a risky final gamble to let RFK Jr. “go wild” on health ↗ (opens Salon)

   Published Nov 4, 2024

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   Donald Trump, courting potential backlash from baby boomers, says he’s now open to banning vaccines

7. NBC Los Angeles

   After Trump win, RFK Jr. says he won't 'take away anybody’s vaccines' ↗ (opens NBC Los Angeles)

   Published Nov 5, 2024

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   Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will meet with senior Trump aides on Wednesday to discuss his role going forward.

8. Gizmodo

   Trump Promises to Let RFK Jr. 'Make America Healthy Again' in Victory Speech ↗ (opens Gizmodo)

   Published Nov 5, 2024

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   Trump said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be allowed to reshape the country's public health and "do some things."

9. The New Republic

   Trump’s First Election Promise Is Making Us Sick (Literally) ↗ (opens The New Republic)

   Published Nov 5, 2024

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   Donald Trump is already promising to put RFK Jr. in charge of public health.

10. Forbes

    Here’s What An RFK Jr. Health Role In A Trump Administration Could Look Like: Vaccine Skepticism, Fluoride Ban ↗ (opens Forbes)

    Published Nov 5, 2024

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    Kennedy has suggested he would ban fluoride in drinking water after being appointed to an unspecified health post in former President Donald Trump’s upcoming second administration.

11. NPR

    RFK Jr. discusses potential role in the Trump administration and health policy vision ↗ (opens NPR)

    Published Nov 5, 2024

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    We ask former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. what his role will be in the coming Trump administration.

12. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Will RFK Jr. get rid of vaccines as Trump health czar? Here’s what he says ↗ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published Nov 5, 2024

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    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answers questions on whether he'll get rid of vaccines if he becomes Trump health czar.

13. Salon

    RFK Jr., Trump's would-be health czar, says he will "clear out" entire departments at the FDA ↗ (opens Salon)

    Published Nov 5, 2024

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    President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he would put RFK Jr. in charge of federal health agencies

14. Los Angeles Times

    Abcarian: Trump would allow RFK Jr. to infect the body politic with crackpot theories ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published Nov 5, 2024

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    Yet another reason to fear a Trump and Vance victory: unleashing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the country's public health agencies.

15. Fortune

    RFK Jr. is expected to join Trump's government after warning the 'FDA’s war on public health is about to end,' telling all employees to 'pack your bags' ↗ (opens Fortune)

    Published Nov 6, 2024

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    Kennedy wants to “make America healthy again.”

16. Delaware Public Media

    Analyzing what RFK Jr. said on 'Morning Edition' about his health policy vision ↗ (opens Delaware Public Media)

    Published Nov 6, 2024

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    A deeper dive into Wednesday's post-election interview with former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his skepticism of public health expertise.

17. Blaze Media

    RFK Jr. already has big plans for FDA, CDC under Trump ↗ (opens Blaze Media)

    Published Nov 6, 2024

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    Kennedy vows to end corruption and conflicts of interest.

18. Truthout

    Experts Warn of Threats to Public Health If RFK Jr. Plays Big Role Under Trump ↗ (opens Truthout)

    Published Nov 7, 2024

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    “This would be the most damaging appointment for public health and science in living memory,” one expert said.

19. The Conversation US

    If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers ↗ (opens The Conversation US)

    Published Nov 7, 2024

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    Get ready for an alarming future, where truth and science no longer matter.

20. The New Republic

    RFK Jr. Has Terrifying Plan for First Day in Trump’s Administration ↗ (opens The New Republic)

    Published Nov 7, 2024

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    Donald Trump has promised to put Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in charge of public health.

21. Salon

    RFK Jr.'s proposed war on public health under Trump ↗ (opens Salon)

    Published Nov 7, 2024

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    Many experts fear Kennedy’s anti-vaccine and anti-establishment ideals could completely derail public health

22. Latin Times

    Trump Weighs Vaccine Ban Proposal, Says RFK Jr. Could Have Major Role If Re-Elected ↗ (opens Latin Times)

    Published Nov 7, 2024

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    Last week, during an event in Arizona, Trump said that Kennedy would be working on health and women's health issues, adding, "He can do anything he wants."

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