Robert F Kennedy Jr says Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from water

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Robert F Kennedy Jr, at a Turning Point Action campaign rally (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Robert F Kennedy Jr says Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office.

Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.