President Donald Trump wants Republicans to run this year on health care wins, such as lowering drug prices and fighting fraud. The White House elevated Chris Klomp to help deliver them. Several high-ranking health officials last year resigned or were forced out after clashes over efforts to change vaccine policy, a priority for Kennedy that has not been broadly popular. Protect Our Care, a liberal-leaning advocacy group, has described the health agencies as a “cesspool of chaos” under Trump. Klomp founded and sold a health-tech company, Collective Medical, and served as a board member for Maven Clinic, Nomi Health and other health care companies before joining the Trump administration last year.

Source: Washington Post March 13, 2026 18:03 UTC