Former President Donald Trump suggested he might consider banning certain vaccines and eliminating fluoride in water if he wins the 2024 election.
In a recent NBC interview, Trump said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a long-time vaccine skeptic, would have “a big role” in his administration and that he would discuss public health policies with Kennedy.
Trump said Kennedy’s idea of removing fluoride from water “sounds OK to me,” echoing Kennedy’s claims that it poses health risks, despite opposition from major health organizations. Trump’s openness to these positions highlights a potential shift in health policy, should he return to office.
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