"Zero" indication that Kennedy is planning a post-midterm departure

When it comes to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s future, two things are clear: He hasn't finished what he set out to do, and President Trump has his back. Why it matters: It was a popular assumption a few months ago that Kennedy would be out after the November elections. Now, the question is why he would leave.Though he'd surely be a target if Democrats take control in Congress, Kennedy still could wield considerable power upending vaccine policy and redefining the government's role in the health care system. The big picture: There's always some turnover halfway through an administration, and a blue wave in the midterms could trigger a brutal GOP blame game. Even so, there's little sign that Kennedy will be held responsible in an election dominated by economic and global concerns, or be part of any coming exodus.What they're saying: "President Trump and Secretary Kennedy have delivered historic ['Make America Healthy Again'] wins that are reshaping how Americans take control of their health," Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Emily Hilliard said. "Secretary Kennedy will remain at the helm of HHS to continue putting prevention at the center of health car…

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