Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is collaborating with former President Donald Trump to push forward the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda should Trump win a second term in 2024.
Kennedy, who originally campaigned as a Democratic candidate before switching to an Independent, has found an influential ally in Trump, particularly after endorsing him last month during a rally in Arizona.
Kennedy, whose campaign focused on addressing the chronic disease epidemic in the U.S., believes that his mission to safeguard the health of American children has found a robust supporter in Trump. “President Trump has told me he wants this as his legacy,” Kennedy stated in August, underlining the shared vision between the two.
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The endorsement came with a fresh slogan addition to the MAGA movement, with Kennedy posing the question at the rally: “Don’t you want a president that’s going to Make America Healthy Again?” This new initiative, abbreviated as MAHA, aims to expand beyond the rally stages into substantial legislative advocacy.
Central to Kennedy’s strategy is Calley Means, a healthcare professional with educational credentials from Stanford University and Harvard Business School.
Means, who has been pivotal in negotiating the alliance between Kennedy and Trump, is actively working to garner legislative support for the MAHA movement.
With the help of @RealDonaldTrump I will work with @calleymeans to end the mental health crisis in America. #MAHA https://t.co/bQjNDwZI6c
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 27, 2024
In his recent interview with the Washington Examiner, Means detailed efforts to rally congressional backing to combat what he describes as “corporate capture” of federal health agencies.
Means, alongside his sister Casey Means, has been meeting with members of Congress from both parties, engaging in discussions that aim to fundamentally reshape health policies.
The siblings, who co-authored the bestseller Good Energy, are advocating for reforms aimed at ending what they claim is the exploitation of children’s health by pharmaceutical interests. “A sick child is the best thing for the pharmaceutical industry,” Kennedy highlighted in a damning critique of the current health system.
The lobbying efforts have been somewhat fruitful, with reports of growing bipartisan support on Capitol Hill.
Thank you @RCamposDuffy + @calleymeans: Let’s Make America Healthy Again. https://t.co/QYWB58DeN7
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 24, 2024
Although Democratic lawmakers remain cautious ahead of the election, figures like Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Rand Paul (R-KY), and Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) have shown some alignment with Kennedy’s health reform goals.
Kennedy’s past endeavors, including a brief and aborted attempt to lead a commission on vaccine safety under Trump’s earlier administration, showcase the complex history between him and federal health policies.
However, the political landscape seems to be shifting, with Kennedy gaining traction among voters frustrated with institutional failures, which his campaign claimed were evident during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This partnership between Kennedy and Trump, if solidified by a win in the upcoming presidential election, could position Kennedy in a significant role, potentially as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, although Means emphasizes that their focus remains broad and not fixed on specific appointments.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: “We are working with @RobertKennedyJr — we will take on corruption at the FDA, the CDC, World Health Organization and other institutions of public health that are dominated by corporate power.” pic.twitter.com/9YMkuj66N8
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 7, 2024
As the MAHA agenda gains momentum, Kennedy and his allies are poised to challenge entrenched interests in healthcare, aiming to overhaul a system they argue systematically prioritizes profits over patient health.
With the 2024 elections on the horizon, this collaboration could signal significant shifts in U.S. health policy, should they succeed in their political and legislative endeavors.
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All health organizations and departments SHOULD have American’s health as job #1. That they became a cash cow for Fauci and his cabal is indication of lack of Congressional oversight of the money they dole out.
If everyone actually did their jobs, we would have much more trust in the system.