Jun 26, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has introduced a bold public health initiative aimed at equipping all Americans with wearable health-tracking devices within the next four years. Framed as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) campaign, Kennedy touted devices like the Apple Watch, Fitbit, and Oura ring as transformative tools for personal wellness. Speaking at a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing, Kennedy said, “It’s a way people can take control over their own health… They can see what food is doing to their glucose levels, their heart rates, and a number of other metrics.” He emphasized that these insights could empower better decisions regarding diet, exercise, and lifestyle. To support widespread adoption, Kennedy is reportedly planning one of the largest advertising efforts in U.S. history, and he noted that the government may help subsidize the cost for some individuals, pointing out, “You know, Ozempic is costing $1,300 a month. If you can achieve the same thing with an $80 wearable, it’s a lot better for the American people.”
The plan arrives amid growing popularity of wearables, with over 103 million Americans already using such devices, and it comes with both medical backing and public skepticism. Dr. Casey Means, co-founder of the company Levels and a vocal advocate for wearables, called them the “most powerful technology for generating the data and awareness to rectify our bad energy crisis in the Western world.” Many physicians agree, citing improved patient awareness and motivation. Yet Kennedy's shift on the issue has drawn criticism from some who recall his past warnings about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and biometric surveillance. One critic posted, “You used to rage about these very subjects... Now you’re promoting 5G biometric surveillance devices strapped to our bodies?” Kennedy has previously claimed that EMF exposure could cause serious health effects—claims the FDA has dismissed. Whether this initiative is embraced or rejected may hinge on how it reconciles these privacy concerns with its health-focused ambitions.
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SOURCE: Daily Mail