DeSantis floats appointing Democratic presidential candidate RFK Jr. to lead FDA or CDC despite criticism
- DeSantis agrees with RFK Jr.'s views on COVID-19 policies and "corruption" within federal health agencies.
- RFK Jr. is a Democratic presidential candidate who has expressed anti-vaccine views and spread conspiracy theories.
- Some Republicans like Pence criticize RFK Jr.'s liberal views on issues like abortion.
- DeSantis acknowledges differences with RFK Jr. but sees potential role for him on medical issues.
- RFK Jr. has faced backlash for controversial remarks about COVID-19 being ethnically targeted.