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Who is RFK Jr.? What to know as Trump announces pick for HHS secretary

Nov 14, 2024 View Original Article
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    4% Center

  • Reliability

    100% ReliableExcellent

  • Policy Leaning

    10% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    5% Positive

Bias Score Analysis

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : Numerous reports indicated Kennedy also reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign to discuss the possibility of an administration role in exchange for an endorsement prior to endorsing Trump, however.
60% : "Well, I'm going to talk to [Kennedy] and talk to other people, and I'll make a decision, but he's a very talented guy and has strong views," Trump told NBC News at the time.
55% : Here's a look at Kennedy and the agency he'll be tasked with leading:HHS is a massive Cabinet agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research and the social safety net programs Medicare and Medicaid.
51% : Trump would have Kennedy lead a massive Cabinet agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research and the social safety net programs Medicare and Medicaid.
38% : He then suspended that bid earlier this year and endorsed Trump, who has repeatedly praised Kennedy, promised him influence in a future administration, and vowed to "Make America Healthy Again."
31% : "Just days before the election, Trump, when asked, did not rule out whether he would ban certain vaccines.
30% : Even before Trump was elected, Kennedy said he would recommend water agencies stop adding fluoride to drinking water, although fluoride levels are mandated by state and local governments.

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