In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
December 30, 2025
President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reshaped the department, eliminating jobs and cutting research funding. He has also promoted controversial views on vaccines, including removing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women. Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again movement has gained support for promoting healthy eating and exercise. However, experts warn of potential damage to scientific leadership. The overhaul comes amid broader uncertainties in the health system, including Medicaid cuts and expiring insurance subsidies.