RFK Jr. Targets Health Overhaul, Trust, No Mandates

**Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Brings Independent Presidential Campaign, Public Health Focus to Conroe**

CONROE, TX – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought his campaign to Conroe on Sunday, November 19th, addressing an audience of over a thousand people at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. During his roughly hour-long speech, Kennedy, a scion of one of America’s most prominent political families, primarily outlined his vision for a radical overhaul of the nation’s public health system and pledged to restore public trust in federal health agencies.

Kennedy, son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, emphasized rebuilding confidence in institutions such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Institutes of Health (NIH). A significant portion of his remarks focused on what he termed the “revolving door” phenomenon – the practice of officials moving between government regulatory positions and lucrative roles within the industries they once oversaw, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.

To counter this, Kennedy promised that, if elected, he would launch a “National Health and Trust Initiative.” This initiative would be designed to thoroughly investigate the rising rates of chronic health problems affecting Americans, especially children, and implement strategies to improve overall public health outcomes.

A cornerstone of his platform, as articulated in Conroe, is a commitment to what he calls “health freedom.” He unequivocally stated that his administration would implement no federal mandates for vaccines or medications. This stance aligns with his broader critique of current public health policies. Throughout his speech, Kennedy repeatedly voiced concerns about the escalating prevalence of chronic illnesses in children, attributing these issues to factors like poor food quality and environmental toxins, rather than solely genetic predispositions. He also expressed strong criticisms regarding the perceived influence of pharmaceutical companies on public health policy and research.

Kennedy’s visit to Conroe is part of his broader independent presidential bid, a notable shift for a candidate who initially sought the Democratic nomination. His campaign manager, Amaryllis Fox, was present at the event. Kennedy cited current national polling figures, which he stated hover between 10 and 20 percent, and detailed ongoing efforts to secure ballot access in all 50 states for the 2024 election.

The crowd gathered at the fairgrounds was notably diverse, according to attendees and observers, including local farmers, small business owners, and medical professionals such as nurses and doctors. Many expressed being drawn to Kennedy’s distinct message, which often challenges mainstream narratives on health and government oversight.

Kennedy, a longtime environmental lawyer and founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance, has also become a prominent and often controversial voice on vaccine safety and public health policies in recent years. His views have garnered significant support from those skeptical of conventional medical consensus and government authority, while also drawing strong criticism from mainstream medical organizations and public health experts. His campaign stop in Conroe served as an opportunity to further articulate these positions directly to Texas voters.