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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fires two top deputies at Department of Health and Human Services
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced two top aides amid scrutiny over vaccine policy changes, appointing Matt Buckham as acting chief of staff to oversee agency leadership transition.
- This week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at HHS fired Heather Flick Melanson and Hannah Anderson, and appointed Matt Buckham as acting chief of staff, CNN reported.
- At a time when HHS faces criticism, no reason was given for the ousters as the department is under growing scrutiny over vaccine policy overhaul and major health and food priorities.
- Both departing aides bring deep Washington experience, with Anderson serving as a GOP health policy adviser and Flick having served under President Donald Trump as acting general counsel and acting secretary for administration.
- In a statement, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed he has not yet decided on permanent replacements for Flick and Anderson, while thanking the outgoing aides and supporting Buckham.
- In his new role, Buckham oversees recruitment of political appointees, bringing valuable experience in personnel strategy and organizational management, according to the HHS statement.
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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two top leaders at the department, chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and deputy chief of staff for policy Hannah Anderson, a spokesperson said today.
RFK Jr. Ousts Senior HHS Aides.
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In a surprising shakeup, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed two top aides, raising questions about his leadership dynamics. Discover the reasons behind this bold move and what it means for the future of the department.
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