Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly ended a press gaggle after being asked about his ties to a kratom company during a Tampa elementary school event. The stop came as he and Sen. Ashley Moody promoted the “Harvest to Hallways” school lunch initiative, which adds Farm to School grants but does not increase food budgets.
WHO:Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; Sen. Ashley Moody
WHAT:Kennedy ended a local media Q&A after a question about his ties to a kratom company during a school event promoting the “Harvest to Hallways” initiative.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 9:54 AM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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