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Trump transition puts up guardrails around RFK Jr.

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Transition officials plan to install several longtime GOP allies in senior roles across the health department.

The push aims to surround Kennedy with conservative policymakers who can compensate for his lack of government experience and MAGA credentials.

Kennedy and his allies have heralded his nomination as a major political realignment and validation of his “ Make America Healthy Again ” movement.

Transition officials have worked with Kennedy to reach agreements on key appointees like Flick , rather than thrusting their favored picks on him.

Transition officials are hoping that Flick in particular will serve as a steadying force, capable of tamping down divisions.

Trump allies characterized the first round of staffing as a friendly, if not-so-subtle reminder that regardless of his own ambitions, Kennedy works for Trump now.