Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the stage alongside President Donald Trump in Arizona, issuing a grim assessment of American children’s health. “Our children are now the unhealthiest, sickest children in the world,” Kennedy told the crowd, citing what he sees as the destructive role of the food industry in causing widespread illness.
Kennedy, who recently suspended his campaign to endorse Trump, argued that processed foods laced with chemicals are contributing to a health crisis among young Americans. He also accused regulatory bodies like the FDA of being compromised by corporate interests, claiming they are “run by the big food processing companies” that profit from keeping people sick.
Trump supported Kennedy’s critique and pledged to establish a panel of experts to investigate the rise in diseases like obesity, autoimmune disorders, and infertility. The panel would collaborate with Kennedy to determine how food additives and chemicals are affecting public health.
Kennedy’s partnership with Trump highlights a shared concern that corporate influence is undermining the well-being of American families. Both leaders vowed to push back against the powerful interests they say are driving a decline in children’s health. By focusing on reforming the food industry, they hope to rally support from those who feel that government agencies are failing to protect the public.
