U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly denied plans to run for president in 2028.

Kennedy called rumors of a 2028 presidential bid a “flat-out lie” and criticized efforts by Washington lobbyists to drive a wedge between him and former President Donald Trump.

The big picture: The denial came through Kennedy’s statement on social media platform X, emphasizing the misinformation being spread about his political intentions.

Driving the news: Kennedy ran as an independent candidate in the 2024 presidential race, focusing his campaign on fighting chronic illnesses and eliminating hazardous chemicals from the environment and food supply. • He ended his 2024 presidential campaign on August 23, 2024, subsequently endorsing Donald Trump for president. • Trump

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