As HHS secretary, Kennedy has the authority, working with the FDA commissioner, to reorganize the agency without congressional approval. He says he wants to fully eliminate “entire departments” at the FDA, listing as a top target the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, which he says can’t be trusted to do its job.

RFK Jr. is controversial due to his vaccine skepticism, but nearly half of Americans backed him for HHS secretary.

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. could use Health and Human Services' vast bureaucracy to put a distinct stamp on vaccine policy, drug approvals and food regulation if he's confirmed. But with so many legal requirements and bureaucratic layers baked into the process,

Kennedy will make sure the Health and Human Services agencies he leads protect Americans' health. Donald Trump picked the perfect nominee.

Senate Republicans are signaling that they are open to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite his long-standing support of abortion rights and concerns emanating from anti-abortion voices about his selection.

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), though even Kennedy's supportive former campaign staffers aren't sure he has the leadership skills to run one of the largest federal agencies.