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Robert F. Kennedy Jr<\/strong><\/a>., a.k.a RFK Jr., could be part of Donald Trump<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s cabinet soon, pending approval during his upcoming confirmation hearing. Shortly after he was elected president in November 2024, Trump nominated Kennedy to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services.<\/p>\n \u201cFor too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to public health,\u201d Trump wrote in a Truth Social statement. \u201cThe safety and health of all Americans is the most important role of any administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming health crisis in this country.\u201d<\/p>\n Trump claimed that RFK Jr. will \u201cmake American great and healthy again.\u201d Find out when Kennedy\u2019s confirmation hearing is below.<\/p>\n Yes, together, @realDonaldTrump<\/a> and I are joining forces to defeat government corruption, restore free speech, and Make America Healthy Again. #MAHA<\/a> \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 pic.twitter.com\/BdR0Zq3i6v<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) November 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n RFK Jr. was nominated to be the next U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.<\/p>\n No \u2014 although RFK Jr. was nominated by Trump, he has not been confirmed by the Senate yet.<\/p>\n RFK Jr. is scheduled to appear for the first of two of his confirmation hearings on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in front of the Senate Finance Committee.<\/p>\n The job of the secretary of the HHS is to \u201cenhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health and social services,\u201d according to the department\u2019s mission statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n Among the most well-known members that were confirmed to be in Trump\u2019s cabinet include new Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth<\/strong><\/a> and new Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem<\/strong><\/a>. Earlier this month, Hegseth was confronted by multiple members of the Senate regarding his past controversies, which included sexual assault allegations<\/a>, infidelity and alcohol abuse. Despite three Republicans voting<\/a> \u201cno\u201d on Hegseth, including Senator Mitch McConnell<\/strong>, Hegseth was confirmed<\/a> to lead the Pentagon.<\/p>\n If you or anyone you know has been sexually abused, call the\u00a0<\/i>National Sexual Assault\u00a0Hotline<\/i><\/a>\u00a0at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, judgment-free support as well as local resources to assist in healing, recovering and more.<\/i><\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
What Position Was RFK Jr. Nominated for?<\/h2>\n
Was RFK Jr. Confirmed?<\/h2>\n
When Is RFK Jr.\u2019s Confirmation Hearing?<\/h2>\n
Who Else Is in Trump\u2019s Cabinet?<\/h2>\n