One day before Election Day, Former President Donald Trump is making one of his final pitches to voters. He said he’ll consider taking on two controversial public health topics, vaccines and fluoride in drinking water, if he wins the White House.
In a phone interview with NBC News Sunday, Nov. 3, Trump said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would play a key role in his administration on both of those issues.
This comes after Kennedy made a last push for Trump over the weekend of Nov. 2. Kennedy originally ran for president as an Independent before he dropped out earlier this year and endorsed Trump.
“I need you to vote for Trump,” Kennedy said. “Because that’s the only way I’m going to get to Washington D.C.”
Kennedy also posted on X that Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office, noting Trump wants to “make America healthy again.”
On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water. Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease. President…
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) November 2, 2024
Kennedy has linked fluoride to multiple illnesses. However, several medical groups including The American Dental Association support fluoride water, saying it prevents tooth decay.
When NBC News asked Trump about Kennedy’s take on fluoride, he claimed to not have discussed it yet.
“Well I haven’t talked to him about it yet. But, sounds okay to me. You know it’s possible,” Trump said.
Then when asked if banning certain vaccines would be on the table, Trump praised Kennedy and said both men plan to discuss the issue.
“Well I’m going to talk to him and talk to other people and I’ll make a decision. But he’s a very talented guy and has strong views,” Trump said.
Kennedy is well known for his criticism and skepticism of vaccines, including COVID shots.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the idea of Kennedy having a potential role in a Trump administration.
On “The Checkup with Doctor Mike” podcast Sunday, Nov. 3, she said it wasn’t helpful for Kennedy to talk about health care the way he does.
“It has not been helpful to have him talk about healthcare the way that he does,” she said. “So, I’m going to win the election but it’s because everyone gets out and votes and they know what’s at stake.”
Trump previously considered Kennedy as a chair to a vaccine safety commission in 2017 but that fell through.
