In a recent social media post, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled that if Donald Trump is re-elected as President of the United States, he would play a pivotal role in reshaping American agriculture and health policy. This is the latest in a series of high-profile roles Kennedy has hinted at for himself in a potential second Trump administration.
Speaking outside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., Kennedy criticized the current state of U.S. dietary guidelines and the dominance of processed foods. “Corporate interests have hijacked the USDA dietary guidelines to make natural, unprocessed foods merely an afterthought,” Kennedy claimed. “That’s why 70% of the American diet now consists of ultraprocessed foods. We’re going to change that.”
Kennedy, known for his outspoken views on vaccine safety and his advocacy for environmental issues, has endorsed Donald Trump after initially running as an independent candidate. In his video, Kennedy outlined plans to reverse what he views as detrimental policies implemented under Trump’s first term, particularly within the USDA. He expressed a vision of reinvigorating both American agriculture and public health.
“Once I’m in the building I’m standing outside of right now, it won’t be this way anymore,” Kennedy stated, gesturing to the USDA headquarters. “American agriculture will come roaring back, and so will American health.”
Kennedy’s ideas have raised concerns among public health professionals and advocates of sound science. His involvement in spreading vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories about topics like 5G has long been controversial. Public health experts stress that while there are rare cases of severe vaccine reactions, billions of doses have been safely administered worldwide, preventing millions of deaths each year.
Despite the concerns, Trump has praised Kennedy’s vision for the nation’s health. Speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump said, “We will make America healthy again. You know who’s going to do that? RFK Jr. He’s got some good ideas.”
The USDA is responsible for regulating various aspects of American agriculture, including the safety of meat, poultry, and eggs, as well as overseeing nutrition programs. Kennedy’s focus on food policy comes as part of his broader campaign to tackle issues of public health and environmental sustainability.
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