Trump Nominates Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr as US Department of Health and Human Services Head

Washington D.C., December [insert date] - President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a vocal vaccine sceptic and former Democrat, to head the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), sparking concerns over his controversial views on public health.

As the head of HHS, Kennedy will be in charge of a department with a $1.8 trillion budget that influences drug regulation and public health policies across the country. The appointment has been met with widespread criticism from medical experts and advocacy groups, who fear that Kennedy's stance on vaccines could put Americans at risk.

Kennedy, who has expressed doubts about the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, was also critical of the pharmaceutical industry in his previous role as a lawyer for a non-profit group focused on toxic substances. His views have been widely debunked by scientific community, but Trump appears to be undeterred.

In a statement released on Thursday, President-elect Trump praised Kennedy's appointment, saying that he would "restore" HHS agencies to a "Gold Standard Scientific Research" tradition and make America a "Great and Healthy Again Nation."

The nomination is another example of what many are calling as "unconventional candidates" in Trump's cabinet. His previous picks for top cabinet jobs have raised eyebrows among lawmakers, public health experts and many Americans.

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