RFK Jr. - We cannot be a strong Nation when our people are sick

In an era where patriotism and national strength are more crucial than ever, RFK Jr. has issued a stark warning about the state of health in the United States. "The United States has worse health outcomes than any other developed nation," he stated, pointing out the exorbitant healthcare spending that is at least double, and in some cases triple, that of other countries.

In 2022, our country spent $4.8 trillion on health, not including indirect costs from lost productivity, which accounts for nearly a fifth of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is tantamount to a 20% tax on our entire economy.

It's no surprise then that the U.S. struggles to compete with nations that spend a third of what we do on health, achieving better outcomes and a healthier workforce in the process. While spending is a critical factor, RFK Jr. emphasizes that the true drive to tackle this crisis lies in human tragedy.

President Trump, in his ongoing effort to restore America's greatness and the American dream, has recognized that a nation's strength cannot exist when its people are chronically ill. "A healthy person has a thousand dreams. A sick person only has one day," RFK Jr. quoted, reflecting the president's understanding of the individual and collective impact of poor health. During a meeting with President Trump last summer, RFK Jr. discovered not just concern but genuine care for this public health crisis.

The president has been given a mandate by 77 million Americans to rejuvenate the American dream, part of which includes restoring the nation's health. This movement, dubbed "Make America Healthy Again," has been largely driven by mothers from every state, who today stand as a powerful and visible force behind RFK Jr. and in the halls of power. This moment has been described by RFK Jr. as one of the most transcendental and powerful in his experience.