
RFK Jr. Plans 10,000 Job Cuts in HHS Restructuring
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans to significantly downsize the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by cutting 10,000 jobs. This move, described as a major restructuring, aims to streamline the department's operations and reduce federal spending. Kennedy's proposal has sparked a mix of reactions, with supporters praising the potential cost savings and critics expressing concerns over the impact on public health services.
The proposed cuts would affect various sectors within HHS, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other key agencies. Kennedy argues that the reduction will eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies without compromising essential services. However, health experts and union representatives have voiced worries about the potential loss of critical expertise and the strain on remaining staff.
This announcement comes as part of Kennedy's broader campaign platform, which emphasizes government efficiency and fiscal responsibility. The plan's feasibility and its effects on the nation's health infrastructure remain topics of intense debate as the election approaches.