Key Takeaways
- Trump nominates Bitcoin supporter RFK Jr. as Health Secretary.
- Kennedy has advocated for Bitcoin tax breaks and reserves.
- The nomination aligns with Trump’s pro-Bitcoin administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent Bitcoin advocate and former Democratic presidential candidate, for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Trump described Kennedy as pivotal in addressing America’s health challenges, stating:
For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies… Mr. Kennedy will restore these agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research.
Bitcoin advocacy
RFK Jr. has openly supported Bitcoin, proposing a Bitcoin strategic reserve during his 2024 presidential campaign and advocating for capital gains tax exemptions on Bitcoin profits.
He also pledged to promote a light regulatory approach to the industry, aligning with Trump’s pro-Bitcoin stance.
Political history
Kennedy, a member of the Kennedy political dynasty, initially ran for president as a Democrat before transitioning to an independent campaign.
He endorsed Trump in August after suspending his candidacy, adopting the slogan “Make America Healthy Again.”
Pledges
In response to his nomination, Kennedy pledged to combat corruption and restore transparency within HHS
Together we will clean up corruption, stop the revolving door between industry and government, and return our health agencies to gold-standard, evidence-based science.
If confirmed, Kennedy will join Trump’s pro-Bitcoin administration, which includes VP-elect JD Vance and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, both Bitcoin proponents.
Kennedy’s confirmation awaits Senate approval.
