In Trump World, RFK Jr. and Elon Musk Highlight Debate Over Obesity Treatment

Statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk tap into a dispute over whether lifestyle changes or drugs are a better way to treat obesity.

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Tuberville: Trump and RFK Jr. came to 'agreement' on abortion

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said on Tuesday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told him he has come to an agreement with President-elect Trump on the issue of abortion, concluding the matter will be ...
The Hill - 18h
Trump seeks to smooth over concerns about RFK Jr.

President-elect Trump tried to downplay concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, telling reporters that his nominee for Health and Human Services secretary won’t be “radical.” “I think ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump works to ease RFK Jr. worries

Presented by PBM Accountability Project — Kennedy has a history of vaccine skepticism {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump seeks to ease concerns over RFK Jr. President-elect ...
The Hill - 1d
Elon Musk contradicts RFK Jr.'s sentiments on weight loss drugs

Elon Musk validated the use of GLP-1 drugs in a post on X on Wednesday. But Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he's opposed to Americans using them to fight obesity.
ABC News - 5d
Debate Over Hegseth’s Fitness Highlights a Gender Divide in the Senate

As many of the Senate’s Republican men dismiss allegations against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, only a small group of G.O.P. women have voiced even a hint of ...
The New York Times - Dec. 11
RFK Jr. becomes latest troubled Trump pick

His problems have been largely drowned out by the likes of Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth, but the HHS pick has sparked some concern among Republicans.
Politico - Dec. 10
Elon Musk Backed Trump With Over $250 Million, Fueling the Unusual ‘RBG PAC’

The enormous spending from the world’s richest man quietly fueled allied groups and was revealed only now, as Mr. Musk plays a key role in the presidential transition.
The New York Times - Dec. 6
Sanders: Musk a ‘smart guy’; RFK Jr. ‘right’ about ‘unhealthy society’

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called tech billionaire Elon Musk a “smart guy” and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “right” about America’s “unhealthy society,” as they prepare to take leadership positions in ...
The Hill - Dec. 5
Musk, Trump, A.I. and Other DealBook Summit Highlights

The economy, inflation, tariffs, the future of media, pardon politics and other big topics that made headlines this year.
The New York Times - Dec. 5