Kennedy Criticizes FDA, Announces HHS Layoffs
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a speech to FDA employees, introduced himself as the nation's health secretary. His address touched on various topics, from environmental concerns to the agency's alleged corporate subservience. Kennedy's HHS overhaul has resulted in a 20% workforce reduction across divisions including tobacco oversight, drug approval, and food safety. He criticized the FDA for not approving 'alternative medicines,' a claim countered by agency veterans citing safety and efficacy concerns.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a speech to FDA employees, introduced himself as the nation's health secretary. His address touched on various topics, from environmental concerns to the agency's alleged corporate subservience. Kennedy's HHS overhaul has resulted in a 20% workforce reduction across divisions including tobacco oversight, drug approval, and food safety. He criticized the FDA for not approving 'alternative medicines,' a claim countered by agency veterans citing safety and efficacy concerns.
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