As President-elect Trump continues to assemble his incoming administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been named to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Known for coining the phrase “Make America Healthy Again,” RFK Jr. has set ambitious goals to overhaul the nation’s approach to health and wellness.
He aims to clean up food and water supplies while tackling the influence of the “Medical Industrial Complex” and streamlining wasteful regulatory agencies.
Many of these substances are banned in other developed countries, yet continue to be used in the U.S., raising serious concerns about their impact on public health.
The video underscores RFK Jr.’s commitment to exposing the harmful practices of the food and medical industries.
RFK Jr. has also announced plans to remove fluoride from public drinking water, effective January 20. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he described fluoride as an “industrial waste product” linked to various health issues, including arthritis, bone cancer, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water. Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease. President…
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) November 2, 2024
The controversial stance has long been part of RFK Jr.’s campaign to raise awareness about potential toxins in everyday products, drawing both support and criticism.
Interestingly, Democratic Senator Cory Booker has emerged as a vocal ally in RFK Jr.’s fight for food safety. In a recent video posted to X, Sen. Booker addressed the dire state of America’s food system, blaming it for rising rates of chronic illness and poor health outcomes.
He criticized the dominance of multinational food corporations, which prioritize profits over public health, and lamented that most American farmers are struggling financially because of this broken system.
“Food in America is making us sick,” Booker declared, emphasizing that unhealthy, ultra-processed foods now make up about 73% of grocery store products.
He noted that a staggering 90% of federal food subsidies are directed toward these unhealthy options, contributing to the nation’s health crisis.
For years I have been raising the alarm of the dangers of our current food system. We’re prioritizing corporations feeding us unhealthy products instead of family farmers growing fresh, healthy foods – and we let too many dangerous chemicals flood our food system.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) November 18, 2024
We all must… pic.twitter.com/YlJwdXc7VA
According to Booker, poor diet is currently the leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly half of Americans classified as diabetic or pre-diabetic.
In response, RFK Jr. praised Booker’s efforts, especially highlighting his advocacy for communities of color, who are disproportionately affected by processed, chemically-laden foods.
He called for bipartisan collaboration to end the widespread distribution of unhealthy food products through programs like SNAP and school lunches.
RFK Jr: “I’m going to be deeply involved in helping to choose the people who run FDA, NIH, and CDC.
— Holden Culotta (@Holden_Culotta) September 17, 2024
I’ll bring in people to run those agencies like Calley Means, Casey Means.”
Tucker Carlson: “They have nightmares about that.”
RFK: “Yeah, they should.” pic.twitter.com/bcCUUFL6qM
Both RFK Jr. and Sen. Booker’s focus on improving America’s food system comes as a surprising point of unity between political opponents.
Their shared goal to promote safer, healthier foods reflects a broader desire to prioritize public health over corporate interests.
With Trump’s backing, RFK Jr. plans to reform key health agencies, including the FDA, CDC, and NIH, by appointing leaders committed to transparency and health-first policies.
This alignment between RFK Jr., Trump, and Booker signals a potentially transformative moment in U.S. health policy, aiming to make substantial changes in how Americans eat, live, and maintain their health.