In Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first interview as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, he made multiple incorrect or misleading statements, including about seed oils, an abortion drug and the notion that the U.

Kennedy tried to hold out an olive branch to the researchers during his introductory remarks and pledged transparency.

In recent weeks, the FDA has faced significant cuts, including the layoffs of probationary employees. These employees, many of whom had been hired