President Donald Trump has ordered a temporary freeze on activities across federal health agencies until his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., undergoes a confirmation hearing.
According to reports, agency staff have been directed to suspend all external communications, including health advisories, social media updates, scientific publications, and website content, until Kennedy assumes leadership.
Federal officials revealed that this pause will interrupt the dissemination of vital health information as the administration seeks to align the agencies with its policy goals. One official criticized the move as “disorganized” and indicative of the administration’s lack of preparation for the transition.
RFK Jr.’s controversial history of promoting unfounded health theories has created divisions among Republican senators, complicating his confirmation process. His hearing has not yet been scheduled, as scrutiny over his financial ties to conspiracy theories continues to grow. According to reports, Kennedy earned $1.2 million through his anti-vaccine nonprofit, further fueling debate about his suitability for the role.
