RFK Jr. Says He’ll Be The ‘Disruptor’ Nation’s Healthcare System Needs

Newly appointed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated during an interview on Fox News Thursday that the United States is "the sickest" nation in the world. He also emphasized his intention to act as the "disrupter" the country’s healthcare system desperately requires in order to "Make America Healthy Again."

"We are 4.2 percent of the world’s population, we buy 70 percent of the pharmaceutical drugs on earth," he told host Laura Ingraham. "We spend two-to-three times what other countries spend for healthcare and we have the worst health outcomes.

"We literally have the sickest population in the world. Those are the people that got us there," he continued, alluding to the major pharmaceutical corporations dominating the industry. "We do need a break. We need somebody different who can come in and say, ‘I’m a disrupter.’ I’m not gonna let the food industry and the pharmaceutical industry run health policy anymore."

He further elaborated: "We’re gonna turn health policy over to people who are actually concerned with public health."

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In an email announcing his Senate confirmation earlier on Thursday, Kennedy’s team declared, "The future of public health is about to change forever. This is a turning point for our nation. With RFK Jr. at the helm, the battle for accountability and real health reform is just getting started."

Additionally, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday establishing the Make America Healthy Again Commission, which Kennedy will lead, as reported exclusively by Fox News Digital.

Outlining Kennedy’s goals, Fox highlighted that numerous medical professionals—including Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida-based neurosurgeon and longevity specialist—believe that food serves as the "root cause of chronic disease."

"Kennedy understands that fixing the food system is a priority," Osborn told Fox News Digital. "Americans should expect policies to increase access to real, whole foods, counter corporate lobbying, and make nutrition a cornerstone of healthcare."

He added, "If Americans stopped consuming nutrient-deficient, ultra-processed junk laden with sugar, we wouldn’t need a drug like Ozempic to compensate for poor dietary discipline. Remember, aside from the rare exception, a leaner body is always a healthier body."

Dr. Dino Prato, an oncologist and owner of Envita Medical Centers in Arizona, expressed similar views.

"Kennedy’s focus on promoting healthier food choices could lead to reforms in food policy, such as updating dietary guidelines to reflect the importance of whole foods, limiting the marketing of unhealthy foods to children, and supporting local and sustainable food systems," Prato stated in his interview with Fox News.

Kennedy’s emphasis on clean food aligns with the "growing public concern" regarding the impact of processed foods and environmental toxins on health, Prato explained.

"By promoting cleaner food standards and a shift toward sustainable, whole food-based dietary guidelines, we aim to address chronic diseases at their roots."

The MAHA Commission intends to broaden healthcare coverage and increase treatment options "for beneficial lifestyle changes and disease prevention," Fox News also reported.

"Kennedy’s support for value-based care models could lead to more efficient and cost-effective healthcare delivery, improving access to care for underserved populations," Prato told the outlet. "This will also incentivize the development of innovative and more affordable healthcare solutions."

Prato further predicted a growing focus on "integrative medicine," which combines medical treatments with lifestyle adjustments to enhance health outcomes.

"Kennedy’s personal experience with integrative medicine could lead to increased support for and greater access to alternative and complementary therapies, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing reliance on pharmaceuticals," he noted.

Kennedy also reassured Ingraham that he does not intend to restrict vaccine access but rather to ensure Americans have access to "good science" regarding them.