RFK Jr. Says HHS to Remove Conflicts of Interests on Committees

Feb. 18, 2025, 7:42 PM UTC

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his first remarks to agency staff as health secretary said he’ll work to remove “conflicts of interest” on HHS advisory committees in order to reestablish the public’s trust.

Kennedy, in comments Tuesday at his welcome ceremony at the Department of Health and Human Services, discussed his efforts to foster “radical transparency” and balance views with other stakeholders, according to two people who attended the ceremony online.

President Donald Trump selected Kennedy, widely known for his criticisms of vaccines, to lead the agency that’s responsible for preparing for or taking action on public health and medical ...

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