Republicans historically dislike broad federal regulation.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump greet each other at a campaign event sponsored by conservative group Turning Point USA, in Duluth, Georgia, Oct. 23, 2024.to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, he has been vocal about his plans to "Make America Healthy Again.
"I think where you would see the challenges would be on allocation of money," Shana Gadarian, a professor of political science at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University in New York, told ABC News. But his confirmation may also lead to new regulations; for example, he might weigh in on which food dyes companies are allowed to use or the use of pesticides on farms.directly through his leadership at HHS, as opposed to the Environmental Protection Agency or Department of Agriculture, he has called for restrictions on food additives, dyes and ultra-processed foods — which he could have direct influence over through the FDA.
Robert Ravens-Seger, a professor of history and political science at American International College in Massachusetts, said he thinks the idea of Republicans being for "small" or "limited government" is a myth. He added that he believes Kennedy could have an impact on the messaging around food and/or agriculture by advocating for consumers to buy what he says is safe and healthy. However, Ravens-Seger is not sure to what degree the impact will be."I definitely believe that he will have an impact on things like food additives, food safety, and the like," Ravens-Seger said.
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