The man Donald Trump has chosen to lead the United States' health system claimed that doing heroin helped him become a better student — the same month he said that people on Adderall should be sent to "wellness farms.
Trump previously pardoned Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser, after he was indicted on a charge of lying to the FBI.
The Centers for Disease Control said in a report this year that routine vaccinations saved more than one million lives and $540 billion in medical care costs over the past three decades.
Though Trump has touted his role in helping overturn Roe v. Wade, there were tensions between him and the anti-abortion movement over a national abortion ban.
Whether millions gain access to breakthrough anti-obesity treatments may depend on Kennedy, Mehmet Oz and other key players in Trumpland.
If they commit to supporting long-proven safe vaccinations while increasing transparency and freedom to make choices on newer vaccines, they stand a good chance of rebuilding America’s trust in
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has credited heroin with previously helping him improve his performance in school, according to a resurfaced clip that’s been circulating on social media. The clip, from a June episode of the “Shawn Ryan Show,
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that using heroin as a student improved his academic performance in a resurfaced interview that has made waves on social media
Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services said his introduction to drugs happened the summer after his father was assassinated
Although he admits to having once been a fan of Bill Clinton, RFK Jr. was “disgusted” by the former president’s decision to pardon financier Marc Rich in 2001. Rich fled to Switzerland after he was indicted on federal wire fraud and racketeering charges.
The Biden administration proposed expanding coverage of weight loss medication to Medicaid and Medicare recipients. RFK Jr. may not be such a fan.