NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 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 event was held to promote the 'Harvest to Hallways' federal initiative, which encourages schools to utilize specific food sourcing programs.
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The incident highlights public scrutiny regarding the professional associations of a high-ranking federal official during a visit to a local school district to promote a new national education-related health initiative.
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locationTampa“Location of the event”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Source of the news article”organizationIowa Cattlemen’s AssociationpersonRobert F. Kennedy Jr.organizationFarmworkers Association of FloridaotherHarvest to Hallways“Federal initiative promoted at the event”organizationMake America Healthy Again PACorganizationBotanic TonicsorganizationSenate Finance CommitteepersonAshley Moody