But over the years, the former congressman’s views have often aligned with those of his potential boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — particularly on vaccine safety.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.
In Provo, Utah, a young adult received a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine made by Merck. About a fifth of the drug manufacturer’s revenue comes from two types of vaccines that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has targeted.
If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, several of his key priorities may run counter to those of the rest of the Trump administration.
As the director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya would oversee the world’s premier medical research agency, with a $48 billion budget and 27 separate institutes and centers.
See the links between more than 60 figures the president-elect wants for cabinet and other senior positions: billionaires, lobbyists, Fox personalities and more.
Warren Stephens, an investment banker, gave $2 million in 2016 to a group aiming to block Donald J. Trump’s political rise. More recently, he backed Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence and Nikki Haley before donating to the Trump campaign.
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