‘I’m picturing my death’: alarm as RFK Jr closes in on health secretary role

The Trump ally's health plans have delighted his supporters - but others are horrified by the potential for harm

Americans suspicious of modern medicine and the status quo are watching Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination to secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) with a mixture of glee, astonishment and skepticism.

Last week, Kennedy used his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee to demonstrate how fully his wellness agenda, Make America Healthy Again, and Trumpism had fused - often to the delight of supporters.