Schweikert Wants RFK Jr. to Make America Healthy Again

Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) penned an op-ed for USA Today vouching for the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as President Donald Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services. He said that Kennedy "has a rare quality among public officials today—he embraces math."

Rep. Schweikert began by discussing how America's high obesity rates and low fertility rates are "not only killing Americans but our nation's finances as well." 

In other words, high spending on healthcare drives up the national debt, which already sits at $36 trillion, and obesity is a major killer of young Americans, more so than fentanyl and other opioids.

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Senator Ruben Gallego: Many disabled veterans rely on remote work to stay employed. Forcing them back to an office without exceptions devalues their service. President Trump must create an exception for those who sacrificed for this country.

Representative Andy Biggs: "I commit to you—if confirmed—Senator, every single day, 24/7/365, the FBI will be the premier law enforcement agency in the world." @Kash_Patel has the skills and intelligence needed to restore Americans' trust in the FBI. My Senate colleagues must confirm him as FBI Director.

Representative Eli Crane: Today, I visited @FM_FCX's copper mine in Bagdad, AZ. By expanding American mineral extraction, we decrease our reliance on foreign adversaries, bolster national security, and spur economic growth. #AZ02

Representative Juan Ciscomani: Congratulations to our new @EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin!

Representative Abe Hamadeh: The 2010 murder of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry by a cartel member armed by Obama's Fast & Furious program remains an open wound. As the killer faces a new trial following an overturned conviction, we pray for lasting justice for the Terry family.

Representative Raul Grijalva: I am aware of the conservative student group at ASU planning an event encouraging students to report their peers for immigration enforcement action. My office has spoken with university officials and is monitoring the situation to ensure students feel safe and are free from harassment.

Governor Katie Hobbs: Today, alongside Democrats and Republicans, farmers and business owners, we unveiled our groundwater management proposal that finally gives rural communities a voice and protects Arizona’s precious resources.

State Senator T.J. Shope: I look forward to working with Secretary of @Interior, @DougBurgum, on issues like the upcoming Colorado River negotiations between the upper and lower basin states as well as their ownership and management of their lands in Arizona.

State Senator Anthony Kern: The tragedy in DC at Reagan National is felt by all of us. Please pray for the families of those lost in the tragedy and the first responders. Life is short.

State Representative Oscar De Los Santos: Thank you, Rep. Chris Mathis (@MathisforAZ) for your leadership in crafting a smart & bipartisan bill to protect Arizona’s groundwater. It’s long past time to pass this bill. Let’s get it done.

State Representative Julie Willoughby: We grew our house majority in November, and I'm thankful @pamelacarter888 is in office to support our@AZHouseGOP majority plan.

State Representative Quang Nyguyen: Kash Patel stuns Dem senator after time-checking her during viral exchange: 'Wow' That’s 60 seconds more than I allow in my committee.

Schweikert Vouches for RFK, Jr. in Op-Ed, 'We Finance Unhealthy Living'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich

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Grijalva Wants Answers for Trump's Spending Freezes— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) joined over 150 fellow Democrats in demanding President Donald Trump explain where and why he instituted a massive spending freeze via an executive order.

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Crane Introduces Bill Allowing Navajo Energy Development— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) has introduced legislation reversing a Biden Administration ban on mineral leasing land in Chaco Canyon, allowing the Navajo Nation to invest in energy development.

Hamadeh Talks Trump's First Week on Border, Republican Unity— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) discussed President Donald Trump's first week in office tackling border security in recent comments to Fox News Digital, further saying how "beautiful" it was that Republicans in the House were united behind the President.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres