A Dubious Rebuild: Kennedy's Handpicked Experts Join the USPSTF Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's contentious tenure as Health Secretary has raised eyebrows with each new development.
The recent announcement of eight new members joining the 16 person US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is just the latest chapter in his efforts to reshape this influential panel.
The weight of influence that Kennedy's control over the USPSTF exerts cannot be overstated. By stacking the task force with allies, he risks undermining its credibility and compromising its independence.