the american public health association says it will contain the gays, his appointment, accusing him of a lack of competence. with the fingers, trump has picked up so far. thank everybody. so gestured views and loyalty, the things that matter most. and then we're going to turn our country around. we're going to make it shows rates so strong, so powerful. we're going to bring it all back. full of tramps, cabinet donations will still be subject to conformation by the senate where republicans command a majority of all right, here's a reminder of our top story, jimmy chance are luck. sholtes and russian president vladimir putin spoke today on the phone. it's their 1st direct contact in nearly 2 years the to discuss the board and ukraine with schultz demanding that inclusion withdrawal russian forces. this is the w two's. i'll be back at the top of the hour with more world news. so i hope to see you then the we are all set and we are watching to see all the to bring you the story behind the new, the will on about come by as information for free might say, due to me in the camels have a reput

the american public health association says it will campaign to gaze his appointment, accusing him of a lack of competence. segers trump has picked up so far. thank gary bozza gestured views and loyalty of the things that matter most. and we're going to turn our country around, we're going to make it so great, so strong, so powerful. we're going to bring it all back. full of tramps, cabinet donations will still be subject to confirmation by the senate. where republicans command a majority of law and translators choice. i'm not joined by my colleagues, steve busy from all us selection teams even. um kennedy uh, junior, has said a quote no vaccine. there is no vaccine that is safe and effective, and trump wants to put them in charge of america's public health. why? i think that's part of the deal. first of all, as far as we know is that when our f k junior pledged his support to trump, he ended his bid as an independent to become president. before that he was trying to become president on the us democratic ticket that didn't work out either. he saw where his chances were going and so he

the executive director of the american public health association says he and his organisation will "absolutelyappointment of robert f kenneder as health secretary. let's remind ourselves of some of the other key announcements made in the last few days. marco rubio as secretary of state, the former democrat, tulsi gabbard, for director of national intelligence and matt gaetz as attorney general. several of the posts will require senate approval. let's speak to cbs news correspondent in new york, jarred hill. i guess a lot of controversial appointments but rfk i guess a lot of controversial appointments bsupport get to have enough support to get confirmed? there are a lot of folks who say that they like what he is talking about but is he the right person to run this massive big bureaucratic organisation, that is the department of health and human services. we will have to wait and see. , . services. we will have to wait and see-— services. we will have to wait andsee. , ., ., ., and see. does that go for some ofthe and see. does that go for some of the other— and see. does that go for some of th

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the american public health association says it will contain the gays, his appointment, accusing him of a lack of competence with the fingers, trump has picked up so far. thank you everybody. so gestured views and loyalty of the things that matter most. and we're going to turn our country around, we're going to making so great, so strong, so powerful. we're going to bring it all back. full of trumps cabinet nominations will still be subject to conformation by the santa where republicans command a majority of our if a more now on drums, controversial cabinet picks. i'm joined by the w. special correspondent. i abraham . she's in washington. i a president elect donald trump is wasting no time in putting his cabinets together. he's basically staying true to his campaign promises . so why are we seeing, you know, so much shock and surprise, especially among some republicans and i think it's because earlier this week there were reports that a r f k junior would actually not be considered for a cabinet position. this reportedly came from somewhere pretty high up within the trump transition te

the executive director of the american public health association says he and his organisation will "absolutelyppose" donald trump's appointment of robert f kenneder as health secretary. let's remind ourselves of some of the other key announcements made in the last few days. marco rubio as secretary of state. the former democrat tulsi gabbard, for director of national intelligence. and the controversial appointment of matt gaetz as attorney general. several of the posts will require senate approval. our correspondent, rowan bridge, has the latest. america could soon have a vaccine sceptic who repeated covid—19 conspiracy theories running its health department. robert kenneder comes from democratic party royalty. his uncle was presidentjohn f kennedy and his father was attorney general. mr kennedy made his own name as an environmental lawyer and activist, but that's been overshadowed by his controversial views on vaccines. do i want children to get measles? of course i don't. why do you spread this doubt? because... i'm asking you to be responsible and ask the question. the questions have been a

the executive director of the american public health association says he and his organisation will "absolutelye" the president—elect�*s appointment of rfkjr as health secretary. rowan bridge reports. donald trump is rewarding his most loyal acolytes with big jobs. robert kennedyjunior dropped his own bid for the white house to back trump, and now the president—elect wants to put him in charge of america's public health. he is going to help make america healthy again. he is a provocative choice, because he is a vocal vaccine sceptic who repeats debunked theories about links to autism and questions other accepted scientific findings. he does say he won't stop anyone from getting vaccinated. anybody who wants to take the vaccine, i'm not going to get in their way. if you want a vaccine or if you want to vaccinate your children, those vaccines will be available. please welcome the president of the united states! - as donald trump was savouring victory last night, he had a gentle warning for those closest to him. people like you, bobby. don't get too popular, bobby. you've reached about the level.

the backlash has been significant — the executive director of the american public health association dent elect�*s appointment, of rfkjr, as health secretary. i'v e i've been talking to a staff writer at the atlantic. he gave me his assessment of donald trump's latest peck. it tells me that the president elect is making spiteful pics at this point. he's ——. br warning the enemies of the existing, not only the existing american government as it's been constituted for decades. also he is trolling. there is just no other way to put this. he is intentionally throwing people out, specifically to generate trauma and controversy and rage because he he thinks if they are angry he's winning. this isn't a tv show any more. this isn't a tv show any more. this isn't a rally. these are peoples lives in the balance. this particular nomination is a direct threat to the health of hundreds of millions of americans.— hundreds of millions of americans. , . ~ , americans. let me pick up another — americans. let me pick up another point _ americans. let me pick up another point point. - americans. let me

the backlash has been significant — the executive director of the american public health association is organisation will "absolutely oppose" the president elect�*s appointment, of rfkjr, as health secretary. we were talking about jaw—dropping appointments. and it continues with this pick for health secretary. already so many opposing voices. figs health secretary. already so many opposing voices. as you sa , many opposing voices. as you say. health — many opposing voices. as you say, health experts _ many opposing voices. as you say, health experts are - many opposing voices. as you | say, health experts are coming out, raising real concerns about the appointment of robert f kennedy about the appointment of robert f kenneder to this post. it is a powerful post, he would be in charge of a budget of $700 billion, he would head up agencies such as the food and drug administration but crucially, he would have president donald trump's here. he would be directly advising the president on health matters. and this is the man who is a prominent vaccine we were talking about jaw—dropping appoin

the american public health association says it will campaign to gaze his appointment, accusing him of a lack of competence with the fingers trump has picked up so far. thank everybody. so gestured views and loyalty. the things that matter most and then we're going to turn our country around, we're going to make it shows rate, so strong, so powerful. we're going to bring it all back. all of tramps, cabinet donations will still be subject to conformation by the center where republicans command a majority of my 1st gets denied, sounded the alarm of a trumpet presidency without guard rails long before trump won re election. sherry burman is a political science professor at bernard college in new york city and is she is the author of numerous books for latest is democracy and dictatorship. in europe, professor berman george, me to night professor, it's good to have you. with this, i want to talk about this this morning that you issued in december of last year. you were quoted in the washington post as saying when democratic process is institutions and norms. present a hindrance to donald t

the american public health association says it will campaign to gaze his appointment, accusing theme of a lack of competence. segers trump has picked up so far. thank you every by suggest shared views and loyalty of the things that matter most. and we're going to turn our country around, we're going to make it so great, so strong, so powerful. we're going to bring it all back. all of trumps cabinet donations will still be subject to conformation by the center where republicans command a majority of my 1st gifts to night sounded the alarm of a trump presidency without guard rails long before trump won re election. sherry burman is a political science professor at bernard college in new york city and is she is the author of numerous books for latest is democracy and dictatorship. in europe, professor berman george b to night professor, it's good to have you. with this, i want to talk about this this morning that you issued in december of last year. you were quoted in the washington post as saying when democratic process is institutions and norms. present a hindrance to donald trump. th

the american public health association says it will campaign to gaze his appointment, accusing him of a lack of competence with the fingers, trump has picked up so far. thank everybody, suggest shared views and loyalty. the things that matter most and then we're going to turn our country around. we're going to make it shows rates so strong, so powerful. we're going to bring it all back. full of tramps, cabinet donations will still be subject to confirmation by the center where we public can command a majority for more now i'm joined by i. she's john, he's the dean of the brown university school of public health. he's also a former bite and well white house cobit coordinator. this resides good to have you on the program. you've seen it as we have. donald trump has chosen a vaccine skeptic with no real medical training. to be in charge of the us is a health policy. what's your reaction the 1st of all, thank you for having me here. i'm deeply concerned about this choice. i think it's a, i think it's a mistake. it isn't because he doesn't have medical training. most hell secretaries have

i spoke with dr georges c benjamin, executive director of the american public health association.sition to the appointment. will absolutely oppose it. we think it a very bad choice. he is not competent by training, management skills, temperament or trust. to have thisjob. he is just absolutely the wrong guy for it. so, what are you seeing is the implication that if he is to be pushed through because the republicans do have control of congress now. you know, this is a big area, about $1.9 trillion with over this 80,000 people that work on the agency. he has not really got the management skills to manage such a complex organisation. and his views, particularly on vaccines, as an example, have resulted in increases in infections in this country. so he's reallyjust a person without a health background who has already caused great damage in health in the country and so, i think that's a problem that hopefully the senate will take into consideration as he goes through his confirmation hearings. let's turn to developments in the middle east now — a un committee has found that israel's pr

the american public health association says it will campaign to gaze his appointment, accusing him of a lack of competence. segers trump has picked up so far. thank you everybody. so gestured, views and loyalty. the things that matter most and we're going to turn our country around, we're going to making so great, so strong, so powerful. we're going to bring it all back. all of trumps cabinet donations will still be subject to conformation by the senate. where republicans command a majority for what could an anti banks or mean for global health? whenever you now margaret harris. she's but the person for the world health organization she draws me from geneva tonight. margaret, good to see you again. i want to start with um, a few things that are at the junior has said in the past. i'm sure you're familiar with them. he have said that why fi causes cancer? prove it is a racially targeted by a weapon. and he says that, or he said that age ivy is not caused by a virus. now if anyone with these claims were to apply for the top job at the world health organization where you work with that p

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the backlash has been significant, with the head of the american public health association saying, hesolutely oppose" rfk jr's nomination. speaking to the bbc, executive director georges benjamin said kennedy has.."already caused great damage in health in the country", referring to his vaccine scepticism. he goes on to say: "he is not competent by training, management skills, temperament or trust to have this job," adding "he's just absolutely the wrong guy for it". the apha is the oldest and largest organisation of public health professionals in the us, representing more than 25,000 members. let's bring in our panellists. michael crick, writer and journalist— robert a george, journalist, former editorial writer for bloomberg 0pinion robert, what is this going to mean for the health care that americans receive?— mean for the health care that americans receive? well, that is the million _ americans receive? well, that is the million dollar _ americans receive? well, that is the million dollar question | is the million dollar question a lot of people are asking right now. things that ha

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i spoke to the executive director of the american public health association and he said rfk junior'sine rhetoric and the potential policies he might prioritize could have very dangerous ramifications. >> rfk junior has been on the record after saying there is no safe and effective vaccine. and because of that people are not going to take vaccines. even if he were to change his tune and promote vaccines no one will know what to believe. so he is not the person for this job. he has no medical training or skills. and he is not a well trusted individual. because of that we are going to see more people get sick and i am really concerned more people are going to die. laura: dr. benjamin set a lot of what the federal government does is by influence and not necessarily regulation. when health guidances are put out or encouragement of an education of the public to receive vaccines and so doc errors in pediatricians say there are big and dangerous ramifications when someone like rfk junior says people should not take vaccines. ramifications where there is a down take in the number of people an

georges dog benjamin, executive director of the american public health association, and he said thatnti-vaccine rhetoric and the potential policies he might might prioritize could have very dangerous . ramifications. >> rfk jr. has been on the record of saying there's no safe and effective vaccine. and, because of that, people are not going to take vaccines. even if he was to change his tune and promote vaccines, no one will know what to believe. so rfk is not the person for this job. he doesn't have the medical training, the skill of managing a large organization, and he is not a well-trusted individual. and because of that, we're going to see more people get sick, and i'm really, really concerned that more people will die. laura: dr. benjamin said that a lot of what the federal government does is by influence. it's not necessarily by regulation. when so when health guidances are put out or encouragement of an education of the public to receive vaccines, and so doctors like georges benjamin, as well as pediatrician paul offit, who i spoke to earlier this year, said that there are bi

the american public health association, which may not agree with destroying boark -- obamacare and pay for tax cuts for the rich. the brennan center, another voice for civil society and civil liberties. planned parenthood, which has been attacked by one extremist group as a terrorist organization because it recognizes that abortion care is health care, the afl-cio, the service applyees union. american federation of teachers, the national education association, these are the kind of employee groups and professionals that serve our country whose voice is being heard that many of our colleagues who once voted for this bill have listened to this bill and think that this bill under the incoming president will have on their ability to function and defend working people. the league of voters and sierra club are being attacked as terrorists when they don't approve every mine that gets opened, every destruction of native lands that occurs and stand up and speak up for the environment. reproductive freedom for all and the leadership conference on civil -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's

fluoride added to drinking water it says the american dental association says adding fluoride to water stream is a safe beneficial cost-effective public healthsureub. finding studies at cuts cavities in children and adults by 25%. the american dental association thatct research and practical experience indicate flooring is safe and beneficial to oral health. you can of course if you're interested in that find out more from the american dental association and look at the studies they are citing. >> buffalo, new york. the so-called fake christians. remember when they asked donald trump to be pray for forgiveness? no we have no reason. believee me things he's praying to him as the god. he dogs the media because the media deals with facts. it's very controversial to him and his colt. they could and live in this bubble. in this bubble they don't deal with reality. when an old man cannot accept losing. catch the tears, donald because it's going down again. >> louisville, kentucky you are undecided, chuck? >> caller: yes. i don't know who set up the system were half of the united states is divided. some states, over how, or an international stage.

american veterans. retired united states air force lieutenant general brian kelly, president and chief executive officer military officers association of america. commander catherine jakes, chair, board of directors, commission officers association of the united states public healthair force sergeants association. the national commander polish legion of american veterans of the united states of america. retired united states army sergeant first class david pickett, national president, korean war veterans association of the united states of america. mr. david rodriguez sr. g.i. form of the united states. mr. lawrence wolf, national commander, catholic war veteran. mr. paul men's, national president, veterans association. retired united states army command sergeant major gary ginsberg, national commander jewish war veterans of the united states of america. mr. john mcmanus, national president vietnam veterans of america. mr. tim peters, national junior vice commander in chief, veterans of foreign war of the united states. the associate and emirate right members of the committee are also here with us today. i would like to ask the presidents and national commanders who comprise our associate and emirates membership to stand and be recognized. distinguished guests, p

personal favorite from the public health association what to make rfk could be the end of health policy. evidence-based health? how about this evidence? a record number of americans are suffering from chronic illnesses. one in six adults has diabetes. by 2050 given current trends, about 61% of adults are predicted to develop cardiovascular disease. so rfk understands this is a ticking time bomb for families, for our hospitals, doctors, nurses, local, state, and federal budgets. and all of this is happening, by the way, as we spend more on health care than ever before. in 2022 when we have good numbers, we spent $4.5 trillion or $14,593 per person on health care. that is more than any developed nation but without better results. so speaking of evidence, legend would indicate we have been doing isn't working and we need a fresh perspective before we as a people get sicker. that more fury and fear over the rfk nomination in a few moments. but one thing again we do know conclusively the gatekeepers of the bureaucracy whether hhs or anywhere else and those who get rich from the status quo in d.c. are always going to be threatened by anyone demanding accountability. th

public health association why r.f.k. as secretary mean the end of evidence based health policies. evidence based elliott? how about this evidence? a record number of americansre suffering from chronic ills ins, one in six adults now has diabetes. by 2050. given current trends, about 61% of adults are predicted to develop cardiovascular disease. so, r.f.k. understands this is a ticking time bomb for our families, for our hospitals, our doctors, our newses, our local state and federal budgets. and all of this is happening by the way as we are spending more on healthcare than ever before. now in 2022, we have good numbers, we spent 4.5 trillion or $13,493 per person on healthcare. that's more than any developed nation but without any better results. so speaking of evidence, logic would indicate that what we have been doing isn't working. aupipsofacto we need fresh perse as we as the american people get any sicker. more fury and fear over the r.f.k. nomination in a few moments. one things we know conclusively the gate keepers at hhs or anywhere else and those who get rich from the status quo in d.c. are always going to be threatened by anyone demanding accounta

with that a new poll from the american psychology association say the future of the nation is a big source of stress for them and how you cope is important. our public healthspecialist is joining us now. i feel better already just having you here. tell me about how people can identified that they are stressed out and how do they cope? >> this election, the poll you mentioned , many adults say this is the most divisive election. if you look at each factor that we are voting for or against, these are issues we are passionate about so 70% -- 50% is up to 70% and they are saying this is causing psychological stress. i would say the basic rule is refrain from discussing politics with friends. even your best friend . it just because you get along with someone does not mean they land on the same political page. >> even family? >> family and workplaces for sure. >> if they were to engage in conversations, it can be really heated. how do you navigate that? what are some tips that you might have on how people can manage stress induced conversations, environments or reactions? >> the first is tried to refrain from speaking politics. if you are in the midst of a debat

public health. when they look at the state of american health, we know that america suffers from larger rates of obesity and overweight, overweight us, then you would see and perhaps other countries that there are diseases associated with that, that they're suffering from. he speaks that, that he speaks very convincingly, but he also in the same breath, he speaks against vaccines and a lot of a stablish medicine that the committee experts say you can't do that, that, that doesn't work. i think what we're seeing is really just kind of he speaks to a crowd who in english has benefit over decades from the advances of vaccines and from from medicine itself. right. we used have a problem with polio in the us. yeah. we just have more problems with measles. we haven't as much since vaccines have been taken out, but because these generations don't have personal experience. they've lost that kind of institutional memory of that. and so a lot of these things maybe haven't been explained effectively and into this gap come someone like a, an artist k junior, who can exploit that at the we only have a couple of seconds, but i don't want to let you go without talking about this send a confirmation process because all of these a

johns hopkins school of medicine and an associate professor of health, behavior and society at the bloomberg school of public health and a fellow at the americange of obstetricians and gynecologists or if you would all please rise and raise your right hand. [witnesses were sworn in] >> let the record reflect all witnesses answered in the affirmative. you may take your seats. and when you're ready, ms. umberger, we will begin with your opening statement. just a friendly reminder to the witness to make sure your microphones are active when you're speaking, and don't feel pressed for time. we want to hear from you. ms. umberger, when you're ready, please. >> okay. good afternoon, now. first i would like to thank you all for allowing me this time to speak in this space. my name is jessica drew umberger. i am a mother and proudly working at policing alternatives and diversion initiative, also known as pad, in atlanta, georgia. in 2017 and 18, i was pregnant while serving a five-year sentence at home facility and what they call the medical facility for the georgia department of corrections. those nine months pregnant in prison, and everything that f

safe beneficial and cost-effective public health measure citing studies that it prevents cavities by 25%. it's quoting the president of the american den fall association saying decades of research and practical experience that fluoride is safe and beneficial to oral health. you can, of course, if you're interested in that, find out more from the american dental association and look at the studies that they're citing. kathy in buffalo, new york, trump supporter. caller: this so-called mega-cult and fake christian. we remember when they asked donald trump do we pray for or givens, he said no, we has no reason to pray for forgiveness. you know, when your preacher lay your hand on donald trump and go to praying, believe me. he think you're praying to him as the god. he dogged the media because the media deals with facts and facts is very controversial to him and his cult. so, you know, they are in this bubble and in that bubble, they don't deal with reality. it's a sad thing when an old, an old man cannot accept losing. but after tuesday, catch the tears, donald. because it's going down again. host: chuck in louisville, kentucky. you're undecided, chuck?

associated with the left. the result is the uniquely american brand of populism that has the potential to fundamentally reshape national politics. donald trump choosing conspiracy theorists and skeptics of public health expertise and science and what it means for all of us in the second trump presidency is where we start today with some of our favorite experts and friends. critical care physician professor of pediatrics and pediatric disaster response expert dr. michael anderson is here. also joining us, "washington post" national health reporter dan diamond is here. with me at the table, president of the national action network, host of "politics nation" on msnbc, the reverend al sharpton is here. dr. anderson, i'm first going to ask you of all of these picks which one worries you the most and why. >> yeah, i think the tension level continues to rise among physicians and public health officials, among my friends and colleagues that work in the federal government, and among families, we can talk about that. i am so proud, and you did such a nice summary of the nih and the very, you know, quiet work they do. i was smiling from ear to ear when you talked about mrna-based vaccines. those helped save mil

the backlash has been significant — the executive director of the american public health association rganisation will "absolutely oppose" the president—elect�*s appointment, of rfkjr, as health secretary. rowan bridge reports. america could soon have a vaccine sceptic, who repeated covid—19 conspiracy theories, running its health department. robert kenneder comes from democratic party royalty. his uncle was presidentjohn f kennedy and his father was attorney general. mr kennedy made his own name as an environmental lawyer and activist, but that's been overshadowed by his controversial views on vaccines. do i want children to get measles? of course i don't. why do you spread this doubt? because... i'm asking you to be responsible and ask the question. the questions have been asked. the vaccines are safe. the vaccines are safe from what? cause autoimmune disease. i'm in court right now arguing the case. there's no evidence they do. well, there's plenty of evidence that they do. you're just not looking at it. last year, he launched an independent bid for the presidency, before dropping o