Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced his intention to focus on chronic disease in Native American tribes, a move that has been met with significant criticism due to recent cuts to key health programs essential for tribal health. The restructuring at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has prompted outrage among Native leaders who feel their needs are being disregarded. There are concerns that proposals, such as transferring health leaders to Alaska, have been perceived as an insult to the Indian Health Service. The Navajo Nation Council has voiced its need for proper representation in these discussions while expressing alarm at the potential negative impacts of HHS cuts on services like Medicaid and Medicare. A letter addressing these issues has been sent to RFK Jr., highlighting ongoing tribal worries regarding health care in Indian Country.