President-elect Donald Trump, fresh off his November 5 electoral win over Kamala Harris, has appointed anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. “Kennedy will bring these agencies back to the gold standard of scientific research and transparency, tackling the chronic disease epidemic and working to Make America Great and Healthy Again!” Trump stated.
Since his election last week, Trump has quickly moved to assemble his administration, which includes some unconventional picks, such as a TV news anchor to lead the Pentagon.
The 78-year-old leader claimed victory in all seven key swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Nevada.
Additionally, Trump nominated former Congressman Doug Collins from Georgia to serve as Secretary for Veterans Affairs. “Doug is a veteran who continues to serve as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and has fought for our country in Iraq,” Trump said. “He’ll be an advocate for our service members, veterans, and their families, ensuring they have the support they deserve. Thank you, Doug, for stepping up to serve in this important role!”
Trump is also set to replace the federal prosecutor who pursued a case against an ex-Indian intelligence officer accused in a “murder-for-hire” plot targeting a Khalistani leader. On Thursday, Trump announced his nomination of Jay Clayton, former SEC Chairman, as the District Attorney for the Southern District of New York, stating, “Jay will be a strong fighter for the truth as we work to Make America Great Again.”