The United States legislature approved the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Minister of wellness on Thursday. This decision has sparked considerable controversy, but besides hopes of changing American wellness policy. Who is the fresh minister and what priorities does he announce? See what's worth knowing about this nomination.
The legislature approves Kennedy's nomination – how did the vote go?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as US wellness Minister was approved by 52 votes to 48. All Republicans, but Senator Mitch McConnell, who was the only 1 to break out in the vote for the approval of Tulsa Gabbard for the position of manager of National Intelligence. All Democrats voted against the Kennedy nomination.
Kennedy, known for his scepticism towards the sanitary government during the COVID-19 pandemic, is highly emotional. For some, it is simply a symbol of the conflict for freedom of choice on wellness issues, for others, a controversial “antivaccincator”. Kennedy himself, however, stresses that his position is not against vaccinations as such, but against the coercion to apply them.
Who's Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is not only a fresh wellness minister, but besides a character with a rich résumé. He is the nephew of erstwhile U.S. president John F. Kennedy and boy of Robert F. Kennedy, erstwhile lawyer General and presidential candidate who died in the 1968 bombing.
Kennedy is an experienced lawyer who has specialized in environmental issues for years. He conducted loud trials against the corporations liable for pollution, fought for clean water and countering toxic waste. His environmental activity brought him designation among environmental activists.
Political turmoil: From Democrats to Trump's Support
Although Kennedy was associated with the Democratic organization for most of his life, his political way was not simple. After an unsuccessful effort to get nomination in the primaries against Joe Biden, he announced a start in the presidential election as an independent candidate. Eventually, however, he decided to support Donald Trump.
In 1 of his speeches, Kennedy criticized the Democratic Party, calling it "a formation of war, censorship, corruption, large pharmaceutical companies, large Tech and a large financial player." His decision to support Trump was a shock to many observers of the political scene.
Kennedy's priorities as Minister of Health
During interrogations in front of legislature committees, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared that his primary mission would be to fight the outbreak of chronic diseases that affect millions of Americans. He besides mentioned improving children's wellness and expanding transparency in wellness policy among priorities.
Kennedy announced that he was going to focus on solutions that would be based on technological evidence, but besides respect the freedom to choose citizens. His approach to public wellness can bring crucial changes, especially in the context of the debate on vaccination and wellness coercion.
Is Kennedy's nomination a breakthrough in American wellness policy?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as U.S. wellness Minister surely caused a storm in the planet of politics and public health. His controversial views, but besides his experience and commitment to the fight for civilian rights, make his word of office observed with large attention.
Will Kennedy make revolutionary changes, or will his nomination prove another chapter in political disputes? Time will tell. 1 thing is certain – his decisions will affect not only Americans, but besides the global debate on public health.
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