At a rally in Arizona with President Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sounded the alarm about the health of America’s children, whom he described as “the unhealthiest, sickest children in the world.” Kennedy, who recently ended his presidential bid to back Trump, placed much of the blame on the processed food industry, which he says is poisoning young Americans.
Kennedy accused federal regulators of being “run by the big food processing companies” that profit from selling unhealthy products loaded with chemicals. He argued that this corporate corruption is causing a surge in chronic illnesses among children, from obesity to cancer. According to Kennedy, these problems are worsened by a government that has been captured by corporate interests.
Trump echoed Kennedy’s concerns and promised to take action if reelected. He proposed forming a panel of experts to investigate the root causes of these health issues and to work with Kennedy on finding solutions. The panel would focus on the links between food additives and rising rates of conditions like autoimmune disorders and infertility.
Kennedy’s decision to endorse Trump highlights their shared belief that the current system is broken and that corporate interests are endangering public health. By focusing on reforming the food industry, they hope to push back against what they see as a rigged system that is failing America’s children.
