RFK Jr. Claims Trump Will Ban Fluoride in Water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—known for promoting controversial health views—said that Donald Trump will advocate for removing fluoride from US drinking water should he take office again. Kennedy wrote on X: "On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all US water systems to remove fluoride." Trump himself confirmed to NBC News that though he has yet to discuss this with Kennedy, the idea "sounds OK to me."

The government has given the greenlight to having fluoride in water since the 1950s to prevent tooth decay, though the recommend level was lowered nearly a decade ago after fluorosis, a tooth condition that can cause splotches on teeth, became more common in kids. In August, a federal agency established "with moderate confidence" that a link between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids does exist, though the National Toxicology Program's conclusion was grounded in studies where the fluoride levels were at about twice the recommended limit for drinking water. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)