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Let’s Put a Heroin Addict in Charge of Health and Human Services. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Enter Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), a man whose background and rhetoric raise serious concerns about his fitness to lead any public health initiative, let alone one as critical as HHS.
Let’s Put a Heroin Addict in Charge of Health and Human Services. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
In the realm of public health, trust, credibility, and scientific integrity are non-negotiable. The person tasked with overseeing the Health and Human Services (HHS) department must be someone who understands the complexities of healthcare, respects evidence-based medicine, and prioritizes the well-being of the population above all else. So, what happens when someone with a history of drug addiction, a penchant for spreading dangerous misinformation about medicine, and a blatant disregard for scientific consensus is considered for such a role?
Enter Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), a man whose background and rhetoric raise serious concerns about his fitness to lead any public health initiative, let alone one as critical as HHS.
