Why Donald Trump wants to remove fluoride from drinking water, is it harmful? Why did he make it an US election issue?

Donald Trump has made public health and safety issues one of his primary election agenda this time around, with a lot of promises made to US voters around improvement of medical infrastructure, and public healthcare system if he is elected to power at the White House in the US Presidential elections 2024. As the polls proceed through November 5, with major polling centers across the US having ended their voting process now, Trump is looking more and more likely to come to power, and these healthcare issues are prospectively looking at being addressed.

Does Fluoride carry health risks? Here's what Trump has to say

Among the healthcare concerns of Trump lies fluoride presence in drinking water, which Trump wants removed as soon as he is elected to power, due to the associated health risks like bone fractures, neurodevelopmental disorders, and IQ loss. Trump has in fact designed a new catchphrase for his healthcare promises, that says, 'Make America Healthy Again', in similar lines with his MAGA initiative, that had raked in a lot of support from Republicans.

RFK Jr. supports prospective fluoride initiative by Trump

According to a tweet by RFK Jr., who has now become one of the biggest endorsers of Donald Trump, wrote on X, 'On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all US water systems to remove fluoride from public water.' Since Trump had earlier promised RFK Jr about making him a popular figure in healthcare, the former Independent candidate has been seen quite active about writing on this segment.

FAQs:

Is Donald Trump talking about healthcare improvisation?
Yes, Donald Trump, across the US Presidential campaigns this year has been voicing his opinions about the improvement of healthcare in the country.

IS RFK Jr. supporting Donald Trump?
Yes, Donald Trump is being endorsed and supported by former Presidential candidate from the Independents, RFK Jr.