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In the latest twist of America’s political drama, employees at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are reportedly threatening to quit if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins Donald Trump’s administration. This is the kind of shake-up that many Trump supporters see as exactly what the country needs—an opportunity to clean house and bring accountability to bureaucrats they view as being too comfortable and too aligned with Big Pharma.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long been an outspoken critic of the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry. He has been vocal about his belief that the FDA has failed in its duty to protect public health, accusing the agency of being heavily influenced by corporate interests. Now, with the possibility of him stepping into a leadership role under a Trump administration, the tension is palpable. For those within the agency who have grown comfortable in their insulated roles, RFK Jr. represents an existential threat—one that might force them to face long-overdue scrutiny.

Many supporters of President Trump and Kennedy are seeing these threats to quit as a clear sign of progress. “Let them quit,” one online commentator said. “This is exactly the kind of swamp-draining we’ve been waiting for.” Others see it as a way to start the “purge” that the country needs to rid government agencies of officials they believe are too close to the industries they regulate.

The reactions on social media have been overwhelmingly in favor of this potential shake-up. “The garbage takes itself out to the curb!” one commenter quipped, while another added, “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” These statements reflect a sentiment that has been brewing for years among conservatives—a belief that too many government employees have been living comfortably off taxpayers without doing enough to earn their pay.

The notion that FDA employees would threaten to quit over RFK Jr.’s potential role is being seen as proof of just how much they fear change. In fact, some have joked that Kennedy might just save them the trouble by firing them first. If Trump and RFK Jr. succeed in their plans, it could mean a radical shift in the FDA’s approach, especially regarding public health policies and the influence of pharmaceutical companies.

Many are also pointing to the potential benefits of having someone like RFK Jr., who has long challenged the status quo, take a leading role in the fight for transparency and reform. His critics may claim his views are controversial, but to his supporters, he represents a real chance to shake up a system that has, for too long, prioritized corporate profits over public health.

“This is Trump’s way of creating the jobs he promised us,” another commenter joked, highlighting the irony—if FDA employees quit, it could open up opportunities for new hires, perhaps even those who align more closely with the administration’s goals of reform.

As President Trump prepares to take office once again, the message is clear: the time for complacency is over. The shake-up at the FDA may just be the beginning of a broader effort to bring accountability back to Washington. If RFK Jr.’s involvement causes discomfort among long-standing government employees, many Trump supporters see that as a win—a sign that real change might finally be on the horizon.