RFK Jr. Reminds Nation To Save Some Cigarettes For The Kids
Washington DC
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. put out a press release today asking the nation to remember to save some cigarettes for the children. While the statement did not specify which children or why, it stressed the importance of keeping a number of cigarettes available for needy youths.
This statement comes on the heels of questions as to why the department which in previous administrations has had a focus on curbing smoking, particularly among young people, has seemed to shy away from this issue. Under RFK Jr. HHS has taken a new interest in food additives and vaccinations, scaling back the requirements for children to be immunized to disease to some controversy and several thousand cases of measles.
“Each of us wants the best for our nation’s children. This is why it is vitally important that each American keep a few smokes handy, just in case the kiddos need a quick nicotine break.” stated the HHS Secretary during a recent press conference. While speaking RFK Jr. made what was described as a distressing amount of unblinking eye contact with a Daily Dose correspondent.
Experts have yet to determine what effect the announcement will have on policy. While this would not be the first inflammatory statement to come out of Kennedy’s department that led to little change, there certainly is precedent for him moving forward with more radical proposals. Youth smoking has been on a steady decline with e-cigarettes and vape devices being the most popular nicotine source for youngsters. The statement emphatically supported cigarette use only, with no mention of vapes or other nicotine sources.