RFK Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over Past Heroin Use and Nomination as Trump’s Health Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, defended past heroin use as a form of self-medication in a resurfaced interview.

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is under scrutiny after a resurfaced interview about his past heroin use.
• In a podcast interview from July, Kennedy claimed heroin helped him excel academically, describing it as a way to manage restlessness and focus his mind.
• Kennedy, who has been sober since his 1983 arrest for heroin possession, called the arrest a turning point in overcoming his addiction.
• The nominee has made controversial public health proposals, including removing fluoride from drinking water and promoting raw milk consumption.
• Kennedy’s confirmation as health secretary will require approval from the Republican-controlled Senate in January 2025.

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