President-elect Donald Trump didn’t waste any time stirring up the swamp this week, naming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). And this isn’t just any appointment; it’s a grenade tossed straight into the heart of Big Pharma and the industrial food complex that’s been feeding off American health for far too long.
Trump announced the move on social media, saying he’s “thrilled” to tap RFK Jr. for the role, adding, “For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health.” That’s the kind of plain talk we’ve come to expect from Trump, who clearly wants HHS to finally focus on protecting people instead of profits.
Kennedy, a relentless advocate for health freedom, didn’t hold back his own thoughts in recent weeks. He’s already taken aim at the FDA and its so-called “public health” stance, calling it a “war on public health.” In an October post, Kennedy put government cronies on notice: “If you work for the FDA and are part of this corrupt system, I have two messages for you: 1. Preserve your records, and 2. Pack your bags.” This is the kind of leadership that rattles cages—and rightly so.
Since news broke of Kennedy’s nomination, Big Pharma’s stock prices have dropped faster than a stone in water. Moderna, Novavax, BioNTech, and Pfizer all took hits in the market. Why? Because they know what’s coming. For decades, they’ve had a cozy relationship with government health agencies. But with Kennedy at the helm, it looks like the days of unchecked influence are numbered.
Kennedy’s track record speaks for itself. He’s been in the trenches, from battling toxic chemicals in our food to challenging questionable ingredients in childhood vaccines. And let’s not forget, this guy knows the ins and outs of regulatory agencies. As he told The Epoch Times, “I can get the corruption out of the agencies. I’ve been doing it for 40 years… I have a PhD in corporate corruption.”
For the Democrats, though, it’s panic mode. The DNC lashed out at Kennedy months ago, smearing his health policies as “anti-science” and “fringe.” But Kennedy has tapped into the real concerns of American families who see the disastrous effects of a system that puts profits over people.
Kennedy is even making common sense suggestions like removing seed oils from fast food and using healthier ingredients instead. He’s spoken about dismantling parts of the FDA that he argues only serve corporate interests and don’t protect children. The Democrats can mock all they want, but it’s clear that Trump and Kennedy’s agenda is resonating with Americans tired of being told that their health and wellbeing are secondary to corporate profits.
Trump, in his characteristic style, summed it up perfectly: “I’m going to let him go wild on health. I’m going to let him go wild on the food. I’m going to let him go wild on the medicines.” Finally, we have a president who’s willing to give a leader like Kennedy the green light to shake up the status quo.
So, while the media scrambles to spin this as a “radical” pick, the truth is simple: Trump is putting someone in charge who isn’t afraid to fight the corporate giants. For once, Americans might get an HHS that prioritizes public health over political and corporate interests. And that’s change we can believe in.
