RFK Jr. Pushes for Removal of Fluoride from U.S. Drinking Water

As part of Trump's incoming administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to challenge the longstanding public health practice of water fluoridation.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a key health policy advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, plans to recommend the removal of fluoride from public water systems.
Fluoride has been added to U.S. drinking water since 1945 to combat tooth decay, with the CDC calling it one of the top public health achievements of the 20th century.
Kennedy argues that fluoride is linked to various health issues, including cognitive decline in children, although major health organizations dispute these claims.
The decision to fluoridate water is made by local and state governments, complicating federal efforts to mandate removal.
Despite the controversy, fluoride in water is credited with reducing cavities by 25% in children and adults, saving billions in dental costs annually.