Newly sworn in Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Thursday praised President Donald Trump during his swearing-in ceremony, claiming God sent the president to him.

The Senate officially confirmed Kennedy to lead the Health and Human Services department earlier Thursday, in a 52-48 vote that was largely on party lines. He has vowed to "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) and is expected to bring transparency to the health industry.

Kennedy, who has largely promoted plans to end the chronic illness epidemic in the country, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. His wife Cheryl Hines, Trump, and other members of Kennedy's family also attended the ceremony.

"For 20 years I'm up every morning on my knees and praying that God would put me in a position where I can end the childhood chronic disease epidemic in this country," Kennedy said in his remarks. "God sent me President Trump."

Kennedy told Trump during his speech that he was "grateful" for the position, and doubled down on his belief that the president would be a game changer for the country.

"I genuinely believe that you are a pivotal historical figure, and you are going to transform this country," he said.

The ceremony occurred just before Trump signed an executive order establishing the creation of a "Make America Healthy Again commission," which Kennedy will helm.

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