The post-election atmosphere shows Trumpʼs advisers quietly stepping back from Robert F Kennedy Jr‚ following his earlier claims about leading health agencies. The situation has become extra-complicated due to Kennedyʼs non-standard approach to public-health issues
In a recent tv-appearance Kennedy discussed his views on vaccine oversight; however Trumpʼs inner-circle doesnt want this topic in spotlight right now. A close source to the president-elect stated: “That is not what we want people focused on today“
The former independent candidateʼs past actions raise eye-brows — especially his self-admitted Central Park bear-cub incident (which happened bout 10 years ago). His animal-related stories include:
- Leaving a dead bear in NY Central Park with a bicycle
- Alleged dog-meat incident in Korea
- A whale-head transport situation
Despite teamʼs hesitation Donald Trump praised Kennedy during his win speech: “RFK Jr came in and hes going to help make America healthy again“. Yet security-clearance requirements might become a road-block for any high-level position
The transition team faces other cabinet-filling challenges too. Tom Cotton wont take CIA or defense positions — choosing to stay in Senate instead. Meanwhile Mike Pompeo and Richard Grenell are being looked at for secretary of state role
The president-elect seems to favor business-minded people over military figures for his national-security team — a change from his previous administration. Elon Musk might get a special role leading a new government cost-cutting commission
The Senateʼs Republican majority (currently at 52 seats) could make confirmations easier; however some GOP members hint that each nomination will need careful consideration. The process might get extra-tricky for controversial picks like Kennedy or Musk