RFK Jr. wants to remove fluoride from water systems

Is fluoride in drinking water safe? What to know after RFK Jr.'s claims
The CDC calls the practice of adding fluoride to tap water systems one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the last century.
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RFK Jr. calls for removal of fluoride from drinking water, sparking debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently pledged to take steps to remove fluoride from public water due to potential health risks, but others maintain the mineral should still be added to drinking water.
RFK Jr. wants to remove fluoride from water systems: What is it?
Kennedy Jr. has previously said that if Republican President-elect Donald Trump won the White House, the administration would advise water systems in the United States to remove fluoride. This is despite experts and officials saying the mineral is both safe and beneficial to people’s dental health.
RFK Jr. discourages fluoride in drinking water. Here's what research says about its safety.
Fluoride has been shown repeatedly to lower dental costs, tooth decay and the risk of serious dental complications. But research shows high levels of the chemical can harm a child’s IQ.
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