Elon Musk Vs. RFK Jr.: Obesity Crisis Debate Sparks Struggle For Trump’s Influence
The debate over how to tackle America’s obesity epidemic that affects 40% of adults and nearly 20% of children, has sparked contrasting views from two influential voices in President-elect Donald J. Trump’s orbit. The side that wins could have a lasting impact on public health in the U.S.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), says lifestyle changes need to be a big part of the solution.
Elon Musk, billionaire tech entrepreneur and seemingly one of Trump’s closest advisers, is calling for easier access to weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, produced by Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO). Musk, who has used Wegovy, said on X that “nothing else is even close” when considering how to address obesity, noted the New York Times. …