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ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.: The future of medicine should be built in America

Under President Trump's leadership, HHS is restoring America's position in clinical research

By Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Fox News

Published June 22, 2026 9:59am EDT

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America should continue to lead the world in clinical research and medical innovation.

Instead, we are losing ground.

A recent study found that China now conducts more early-stage clinical trials than the United States. In 2025, Chinese companies accounted for nearly half of global pharmaceutical licensing deal activity. Those trends should concern every American.

For nearly 80 years, clinical trials have driven medical progress. They transform scientific discoveries into treatments that save lives. They establish whether new therapies are safe and effective. They generate the evidence that physicians, patients, and regulators use to make decisions.

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But clinical trials do more than generate evidence.

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They attract investment, scientific talent, and the........

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