RFK Jr. Vows Health Agency Overhaul, Pharma Probes

**RFK Jr. Draws Hundreds in Conroe, Focuses on Healthcare Overhaul and Federal Agency Reform**

CONROE, Texas – Democratic presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought his campaign to downtown Conroe last Saturday, July 15, drawing an estimated 500 to 600 people to the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park for a town hall-style event. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, used the Montgomery County stop to largely reiterate his platform’s central focus: a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system and a pledged restoration of trust in federal health agencies.

Kennedy, who officially announced his bid for the White House in April, presented a stark vision of what he described as a national health crisis. He highlighted what he sees as a significant rise in chronic diseases among both children and adults, including asthma, allergies, autoimmune disorders, ADHD, and autism. He attributed this increase to a combination of factors, including chemical exposures, pharmaceutical products—explicitly mentioning vaccines and antibiotics—and the widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods.

His plan, Kennedy explained, centers on ending this “chronic disease epidemic” and drastically reducing prescription drug use by 80%. He advocated for a fundamental shift away from what he termed the “pharmaceuticalization” of healthcare, instead promoting a focus on prevention and natural health approaches.

During his address, Kennedy pledged to launch comprehensive investigations into the pharmaceutical industry, promising to hold “culpable individuals” accountable for perceived malfeasance. He also vowed to replace the current leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), asserting his intention to restore “science integrity” within these key federal institutions.

A cornerstone of his proposed health policy changes involves revising vaccine liability laws, particularly targeting the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986. This federal law established a “no-fault” compensation system for individuals injured by certain vaccines, while also providing liability protection for vaccine manufacturers and administrators. Kennedy’s campaign aims to push for greater transparency regarding vaccine ingredients and efficacy, advocating for a reevaluation of current vaccine policies.

While healthcare dominated much of his speech, Kennedy also touched upon broader economic proposals. These included commitments to allocate $100 billion towards a “clean energy revolution” and another $100 billion for “regenerative agriculture,” reflecting his long-standing background as an environmental advocate.

Kennedy’s views on vaccines and public health agencies diverge significantly from mainstream scientific and public health consensus. His campaign faces an uphill battle in the Democratic primary against incumbent President Joe Biden and author Marianne Williamson, but his visit to Conroe demonstrated his ability to attract a considerable crowd interested in his unconventional platform.