RFK Jr. Pushing to Lead HHS, Not Just Advise

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been angling for a Cabinet post in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration despite conflicting ideas of where his contribution is best served, the New York Post reported Wednesday.

According to a source who spoke to the outlet, Kennedy is being “stubborn” in his role as an honory chair in Trump’s transition team with another source adding that he has become challenging to deal with in the discussions. Kennedy has been advocating for the role of Health and Human Services secretary, a Cabinet position in which Dr. Ben Carson has also expressed interest.

Howard Lutnick, Trump transition co-chair and Cantor Fitzgerald CEO, has indicated Kennedy would not be getting an official position and would be instead tasked with focusing on health data.

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