Since his confirmation by the United States Senate by a vote of 52 to 45, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will take over the daunting assignment of overhauling America’s Department of Health and Human Services, setting new guidance for vaccines, health protocols, income security programs, funding and implementing health initiatives and more.
In August of 2024, Kennedy announced that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing Donald Trump for president. Among the issues he indicated contributed to his decision were the war in Ukraine, free speech, and “a war on our children.”
The latter item proved to resonate strongly with the MAGA faithful as they collectively welcomed Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiatives and figures into the support base with fervor. At a Glendale, Arizona rally in August, Kennedy joined Trump on stage, walking out to pyrotechnics, the Foo Fighter’s song, “My Hero,” and roaring applause with chants of “Bobby! Bobby!” from the crowd.
