President Trump Gives Remarks At RFK Jr. HHS Secretary Swearing-In Ceremony, February 13th, 2025

2/13/2025 TIME MARKS:
0:38 - 2:14: Trump’s Opening Remarks and Praise for RFK Jr.
Trump welcomes everyone, congratulates RFK Jr. on his Senate confirmation, and praises his resilience through a “nasty” process. He highlights their campaign “merger” and RFK Jr.’s loyal supporters.
2:15 - 4:02: Swearing-In Ceremony Conducted by Justice Neil Gorsuch
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch administers the oath of office to RFK Jr., who places his hand on a Bible held by his wife, Cheryl Hines. The formal swearing-in occurs with family and Trump present.
4:03 - 6:49: RFK Jr.’s Remarks: Gratitude to Trump and Personal Mission
RFK Jr. thanks Trump for his leadership and trust, recounting his 20-year prayer to address the childhood chronic disease epidemic. He credits Trump as divinely sent to help him fulfill this mission.
6:50 - 8:22: Trump’s Response and Confidence in RFK Jr.’s Impact
Trump reacts to RFK Jr.’s remarks, expressing confidence that he’ll “go down in the record books” for solving health problems. He humorously notes Senator Rand Paul’s rare approval.
8:23 - 10:15: Q&A: RFK Jr.’s Immediate Plans at HHS
A reporter asks RFK Jr. about his first actions. He outlines “radical transparency,” restoring “gold-standard science” to NIH, FDA, and CDC, and removing conflicted personnel to end corporate capture.
10:16 - 11:47: Q&A: Trump’s Expectations for RFK Jr.
Asked what he wants RFK Jr. to do first, Trump says he’ll run HHS and uncover “secrets,” predicting significant problem-solving without specifying details.
11:48 - 13:09: Closing Moments and Applause
The session ends with applause, brief chatter, and Trump thanking attendees. No new topics are introduced as the ceremony concludes.

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