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Trump Appoints HHS Counselor to Police RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Push

6/12/2026

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President Donald Trump’s White House installed chief HHS counselor Chris Klomp as a “babysitter” to monitor Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actions at HHS.
Senators and Democratic aides said the promotion aims to curb Kennedy’s anti-vaccine agenda, with Klomp overseeing the appointment of a CDC director, 17 drug-pricing deals, and his presence with Kennedy at seven congressional hearings.
HHS officials rejected the figurehead claim, saying Kennedy actively participates in departmental decisions.

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President Donald Trump’s White House installed chief HHS counselor Chris Klomp as a “babysitter” to monitor Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actions at HHS.
Senators and Democratic aides said the promotion aims to curb Kennedy’s anti-vaccine agenda, with Klomp overseeing the appointment of a CDC director, 17 drug-pricing deals, and his presence with Kennedy at seven congressional hearings.
HHS officials rejected the figurehead claim, saying Kennedy actively participates in departmental decisions.