RFK Jr. Faces Mounting Criticism Over HHS Leadership and Public Health Policies

Recent layoffs, vaccine skepticism, and controversial remarks have intensified calls for his removal as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made derogatory comments about West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's weight, proposing public weigh-ins and a restrictive diet, drawing widespread backlash.
Kennedy has overseen the layoff of 10,000 HHS employees, including significant cuts at the FDA and CDC, raising concerns about the nation's capacity to handle health crises.
Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned last week, citing conflicts with Kennedy's anti-science stance, further destabilizing vaccine policy leadership.
Kennedy's opposition to a poultry vaccine for bird flu has prompted a House investigation, with health experts warning of risks to human and animal health.
Wall Street analysts have called for Kennedy's removal, citing his policies' negative impact on public health infrastructure and biotech industries.