RFK Jr. Says Trump Administration Would Advise Against Fluoride In Drinking Water

Environmental Protection Agency Is Reviewing Fluoride Levels

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of the late U.S. senator and attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, said the Trump administration is considering advising against fluoridating drinking water.

Kennedy, an environmental activist who has long opposed fluoridation, said he met with administration officials in recent weeks and was told that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing the safety of fluoride.

The EPA has been reviewing the safety of fluoride in drinking water since 2015, and has not yet made a decision on whether to change its current recommendations.

EPA To Release Findings In 2023

The agency is expected to release its findings in 2023. Kennedy said he believes the EPA will recommend against fluoridation, based on what he was told by administration officials.

Fluoride is a mineral that has been added to drinking water in the United States since the 1940s to help prevent tooth decay.

Fluoride Opponents Cite Potential Health Issues

Opponents of fluoridation argue that it can cause a range of health problems, including bone problems, thyroid issues, and cancer.

Proponents of fluoridation say it is safe and effective at preventing tooth decay, and that the benefits outweigh the risks.

Government Says Fluoride Is Safe

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that fluoride is safe and effective at preventing tooth decay, and that the benefits of fluoridation outweigh the risks.

The World Health Organization (WHO) also says that fluoride is safe and effective at preventing tooth decay.