Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services secretary has sparked concerns among scientists and public health officials, given Kennedy’s history of promoting misinformation about vaccines, chronic disease, and nutrition. This article examines Kennedy’s claims—including vaccine safety, seed oils, food dyes, and raw milk—and contrasts them with scientific consensus, highlighting the potential implications of his leadership on U.S. public health policy. Originally published at CBC.

Christina Bethell is quoted.