NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ends Tampa press event following questions about kratom industry ties
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. terminated a press briefing in Tampa on Wednesday after being questioned regarding his professional connections to a kratom company. The incident took place during a joint appearance with Senator Ashley Moody to promote the 'Harvest to Hallways' federal school nutrition initiative.
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The event highlights a public interaction between a federal cabinet official and local media regarding potential conflicts of interest involving the regulation of , a substance currently under federal scrutiny.
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locationTampa“Location of the event”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“News publication”organizationIowa Cattlemen’s Association“Criticized the funding levels of the new initiative.”personRobert F. Kennedy Jr.“Promoting the Harvest to Hallways initiative and responding to questions about P”organizationFarmworkers Association of Florida“Expressed concerns regarding previous federal funding cuts.”otherHarvest to Hallways“Federal school initiative”organizationMake America Healthy Again PAC“Recipient of a $1 million donation from Botanic Tonics.”organizationBotanic Tonics“Maker of a kratom drink; donated $1 million to Kennedy's PAC.”organizationSenate Finance Committee“Opened an investigation into Kennedy regarding the donation.”personAshley Moody“Participated in the Tampa event and ended the press gaggle.”