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Controversial Nomination and Public Health Implications
This chapter examines Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services, highlighting the troubling allegations against Kennedy and their implications for the Me Too movement. The discussion further critiques the potential impact of appointing an anti-vaxxer to critical health organizations and analyzes the intertwining of conspiracy theories with public health messaging. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of herd immunity and critiques the media's role in shaping narratives around health policies and racial disparities related to COVID-19.