Robert F. Kennedy’s Confirmation: Cannabis Advocates Question His New Vow To ‘Follow The Science’ On Marijuana’s Harms
The Thursday Senate vote to confirm the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), elicited various responses from the cannabis industry and legalization advocates.
In the 52 to 48 vote, with Sen. Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote “no,” every democrat voted against RFK’s nomination.
As secretary of health, Kennedy will oversee several important health agencies including the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Kennedy And Cannabis? Great Question
Kennedy, who vowed to legalize cannabis during his 2023 presidential campaign, said in a November 2023 interview that the legalization of marijuana was a way to help …