Trump’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ commission to target autism, chronic diseases
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday to establish the Make America Healthy Again Commission, led by newly confirmed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to exclusive information obtained by Fox News Digital.
Kennedy, who was confirmed as the nation’s leader of the U.S. Health and Human Services, is expected to be sworn in later in the afternoon. He will chair the Make America Healthy Again Commission, which will focus on investigating and addressing the root causes of America’s escalating health crisis, with an initial focus on childhood chronic diseases.
The commission, chaired by Kennedy, will work to restore trust in medical and scientific institutions and hold public hearings, meetings, and roundtables to receive input from health leaders. The main goal of the commission is to reverse chronic diseases and improve the overall health of Americans.
The Make America Healthy Again Commission will focus on four policy directives to address chronic diseases, including providing transparency on health data, prioritizing research on the causes of illnesses, working with farmers to ensure healthy and affordable food, and expanding health coverage and treatment options for disease prevention.
Initially, the commission will prioritize childhood chronic diseases such as autism and fatty liver disease, as well as investigate adult chronic diseases like asthma and average life expectancy in the U.S. compared to other nations.
Within the first 100 days of its founding, the commission is expected to publish an assessment summarizing what is known about childhood chronic diseases and include international comparisons. Within 180 days, a strategy will be produced to improve the health of America’s children based on the findings of the assessment.
President Trump and Kennedy have pledged to Make America Healthy Again, with a particular focus on autism among youths. The commission will investigate chronic conditions for both adults and children, including those related to autism, which currently affects one in 36 children.
Trump has raised concerns about the increasing rates of autism and chronic illnesses, vowing to establish a special Presidential Commission to investigate the root causes. Kennedy’s confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary was met with some controversy, with protesters and Democrats questioning his vaccine stances. Kennedy clarified that he is not anti-vaccine and believes vaccines play a critical role in healthcare.
The Make America Healthy Again Commission aims to address the growing health crisis in America and promote overall well-being through research, transparency, and collaboration with health professionals and farmers. With a focus on childhood chronic diseases and a commitment to improving the health of all Americans, the commission is poised to make a significant impact on the nation’s health outcomes.
