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California Governor Newsom Challenges RFK Jr.'s Health Policy Changes

KTSM••Joseph Choi
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is positioning the state as a leader in opposing the Trump administration's new healthcare policies, spearheaded by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This strategic move is viewed by experts as a response to growing distrust in federal health agencies, potentially leading to a fragmented public health system across the nation. Newsom's actions highlight the increasing role of state governments in shaping health policies as they react to federal directives.

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