Trump Nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead Department of Health and Human Services

Published November 18, 2024

By AACOM Government Relations

OME Advocate

  • President-Elect Trump has announced his intention to nominate former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
  • Trump emphasized that, "The safety and health of all Americans is the most important responsibility of any administration, and HHS will play a central role in that effort."
  • Kennedy’s nomination to lead HHS will require Senate confirmation, with Republicans currently holding a 53-47 majority.