RFK Jr Takes Bold Stand Against Fluoride in Drinking Water, Calls for Federal Reassessment
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making waves with a bold move against fluoridating public drinking water. A vocal critic of vaccine mandates, Kennedy is now turning his attention to fluoride, calling it a “dangerous neurotoxin.”
Robert Kennedy JR on fluoride:
"In Europe, most of the nations have already banned fluoride and their cavities have not increased.
The indicators are that fluoride damages IQ in the same way that lead gasoline does.
We will see a difference and people will be healthier.
I think… pic.twitter.com/uTIHQFJ66Y— Green Lives Matter (@Ultrafrog17) April 8, 2025
He announced plans to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to review the potential health risks of fluoride.
In a press conference in Salt Lake City, Kennedy outlined his intentions to assemble a team of health experts to examine fluoride’s effects. He explained that while he lacks the authority to stop communities from fluoridating their water, he can work with the EPA to reconsider the maximum allowed fluoride levels in public water systems.
The EPA currently sets the fluoride limit at 4 milligrams per liter, according to the Daily Mail.
The issue of fluoride in drinking water gained traction in Utah recently, where Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a law to ban fluoride. Utah became the first state to pass such legislation, despite strong opposition from national health organizations and dentists, who argue that it could harm low-income residents.
The new law mandates that all public water systems in Utah stop adding fluoride by May 7.
Kennedy praised Utah for its leadership in making the state “the leader in making America healthy again.” He expressed hope that other states will follow Utah’s example, particularly in light of his push to re-evaluate national fluoride guidelines.
“I’m very, very proud of this state for being the first state to ban it, and I hope many more will,” Kennedy stated.
Kennedy’s role as Secretary of Health places him in a unique position to challenge longstanding public health practices. The CDC’s guidelines on fluoride are widely followed but are not mandatory.
State and local governments have the authority to decide whether to add fluoride to their water and, if so, determine the levels, as long as they do not exceed the EPA’s maximum limit.
Fluoride has been a staple of U.S. public health policy for more than 70 years, the Daily Mail notes. The CDC maintains that fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by strengthening teeth and reducing cavities.
However, some studies suggest that excessive fluoride exposure may be linked to health issues like arthritis, bone fractures and thyroid disease. Critics, including Kennedy, argue that fluoride’s potential risks far outweigh its benefits.
Mike Johnson on RFK Jr pushing to remove fluoride from water: "From what I've read and what I understand, it deserves real evaluation. There's a concern that it may be having a negative impact on the health of children … I don't have the answers." pic.twitter.com/XDrHCe9uWN
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 8, 2025
This push against fluoride aligns with Kennedy’s history of challenging government health recommendations. His advocacy played a significant role in the EPA’s decision to review fluoride’s safety, as Administrator Lee Zeldin acknowledged during the Salt Lake City news conference.
Zeldin emphasized that the EPA would base its evaluation on “sound science” as it moves forward with its review.
While the CDC’s fluoride recommendations are influential, they are not enforceable. Localities remain free to choose whether to add fluoride to drinking water.
This decentralized approach has led to varied policies across the country, with some areas opting to add fluoride and others choosing to remove it.
In addition to his stance on fluoride, Kennedy has been at the forefront of efforts to reshape federal health agencies. His leadership came into sharper focus following the elimination of the CDC’s 20-person Division of Oral Health in a recent round of federal budget cuts.
This division, which managed grants to improve dental health and sometimes promoted fluoride use, was a target of the budget cuts aimed at streamlining government operations.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans receive fluoridated drinking water, according to CDC data. Kennedy’s efforts could potentially lead to a nationwide shift in policy, and his call for a reassessment of fluoride’s safety is likely to spark continued discussion on the issue.
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