Trump formally nominates Kennedy for health secretary

Date: 2025-01-20
Entry type: person-network-event
Current status: Nomination followed by February 13, 2025 swearing-in
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Trump's January 20, 2025 cabinet submission nominated Kennedy to lead Health and Human Services.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.health secretary nominee
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President Trump formally nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of health and human services on January 20, 2025.
- The White House: President Trump Announces Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Appointments