RFK Jr's relationship with White House 'non-existent' as insiders claim he's next for Trump chop [View all]
Source: The Independent
Friday 19 June 2026 10:37 EDT
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jrs relationship with the White House has become non-existent, fueling speculation that he could be the next member of President Donald Trumps cabinet to get the ax, according to a report. Kennedy, the de facto face of the so-called Make America Healthy Again movement, has become a polarizing figure at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Rumors have been swirling for months that Trump has had it with Kennedy, according to Puck News, while the MAHA Action group is said to be despondent over Kennedys diminished standing inside the White House, the outlet reports, citing a source who works with the movement.
Part of the frustration reportedly stems from criticism that the health secretary has undermined longstanding vaccine policies, which have generated a slew of negative headlines, as well as carrying out draconian cuts to the department.
Several sources told the publication that Kennedys remaining time in office is limited. Some said that he could go after the midterms, while others said he could in the coming months.
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