Overview

• 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.