• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirms he will not run for president in 2028.
• He labels rumors of a potential bid as a "flat-out lie."
• Kennedy expresses loyalty to President Trump and his health agenda.

On Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, publicly declared that he would not be participating in the 2028 presidential race, describing rumors of his candidacy as a "flat-out lie." He attributed these rumors to efforts by certain factions in Washington to create discord between himself and President Trump, stating, "The swamp is in full panic mode" as they attempt to undermine his loyalty to the Trump administration and its agenda, dubbed "Make America Healthy Again" according to ABC News and The Times of India.

In his announcement, Kennedy defended his deputy chief of staff, Stefanie Spear, who was accused by conservative influencer Laura Loomer of making plans for a potential presidential run. He described Spear as "a fierce, loyal warrior" committed to advancing Trump's vision for health in America, adding that such accusations are clear signs of a smear campaign against him and his team, as reported by HuffPost and ABC News.

Though Kennedy previously campaigned as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections, he has since clarified his commitment to Trump and the initiatives they are pursuing together in the health sector. He emphasized that rumors of a 2028 run are baseless and politically motivated, reaffirming that "no smear campaign will stop us" in their ongoing efforts, according to The Times of India and HuffPost.