California Raw Milk CEO May Advise Trump Administration

Mark McAfee, CEO of the California raw milk producer Raw Farm, has been asked by Robert F Kennedy Jr's team to apply for a role advising the US on raw milk policy. McAfee's products were recalled due to bird flu contamination, specifically the H5N1 strain, which has been spreading through dairy farms in the US since March. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Kennedy is known for his support of raw milk and desire to remove restrictions on its consumption.

McAfee has accused federal bureaucrats of pressuring state authorities to recall raw milk, calling the situation "political." Despite the health risks associated with raw milk consumption, Republicans in multiple states have been working to legalize its sale, reflecting a growing distrust of government institutions and experts. Kennedy has also made misleading statements on various health issues, including vaccines and fluoride in drinking water, raising concerns about his potential policy decisions regarding raw milk in the Trump administration.