Trump To Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water, Says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In a recent interview with The Epoch Times, environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that former President Donald Trump is planning to remove fluoride from drinking water in the United States.
Kennedy's Claims
Kennedy, the son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, alleged that Trump has been working with a group of scientists to develop a plan to remove fluoride from public water supplies.
According to Kennedy, fluoride is a "neurotoxin" that has been linked to a range of health problems, including cancer, kidney disease, and reproductive disorders.
Kennedy also claimed that the addition of fluoride to drinking water is a form of "mass medication" that has never been properly tested.
Trump's Response
The White House has not commented on Kennedy's claims. However, in the past, Trump has expressed support for the fluoridation of drinking water.
In 2016, Trump said that he "believes in fluoridation" and that it is a "good thing for our country."
Scientific Evidence
The scientific evidence on the health effects of fluoride is mixed.
Some studies have found that fluoride can help to prevent tooth decay, while other studies have linked fluoride exposure to a range of health problems, including cancer, kidney disease, and reproductive disorders.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a guideline value for fluoride in drinking water of 1.5 milligrams per liter (mg/L).
In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a maximum contaminant level for fluoride in drinking water of 4 mg/L.
Conclusion
The claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about Trump's plans to remove fluoride from drinking water are unconfirmed. However, the scientific evidence on the health effects of fluoride is mixed.
More research is needed to determine the long-term health effects of fluoride exposure and to establish safe levels for public water supplies.