Forbes November 13, 2024
Joshua P. Cohen

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been told by President-elect Trump he can “go wild on healthcare.” It’s unclear what this would entail and in what capacity, whether he’d possibly head a federal government department or agency, or act as a White House adviser. But regardless of his title in the new administration, one area in which RFK Jr. is likely to seek to drive change is the food industry. In unambiguous terms, he has spoken of his desire for Americans to eat healthier. Ostensibly, this appears benign, even benevolent, particularly with regard to reducing the use of pesticides and fixing what Kennedy depicts as a food ecosystem captured by corporate interests. However, it flies in the face of the actions...

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