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Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. Targets Task Force, Sparks Outrage

7/28/2025

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to oust all 16 members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, labeling it too "woke." This bold move has sparked alarm among medical organizations like the AMA, who fear it could undermine trust in vital preventive health guidelines that have been shaping public health since 1984.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to oust all 16 members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, labeling it too "woke." This bold move has sparked alarm among medical organizations like the AMA, who fear it could undermine trust in vital preventive health guidelines that have been shaping public health since 1984.