"We have a generational opportunity to bring together the greatest minds in science, medicine, industry, and government to put an end to the chronic disease epidemic," Kennedy said.

President-elect Donald Trump has picked a prominent vaccine skeptic to lead the nation’s sprawling public health apparatus. Robert F.

Robert F Kennedy Jr abandoned his own independent presidential campaign to endorse the president-elect and, as promised, he's being rewarded with a top job - overseeing an area he has controversial views about.