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

President-elect Trump's Health Secretary pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., advocates for ending water fluoridation, citing health risks.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated as Health Secretary by President-elect Trump, plans to advise the removal of fluoride from U.S. water supplies.
Kennedy claims fluoride is linked to health issues like lower IQ in children, bone cancer, and thyroid diseases, though these claims are disputed by health experts.
Fluoride is widely used to prevent cavities, with the CDC recognizing it as a major public health achievement.
Local governments, not the federal government, control water fluoridation, but Kennedy's stance could influence local policy changes.
Some cities, like Winter Haven, Florida, have already decided to stop adding fluoride to their water, reflecting Kennedy's influence.