RFK Jr.'s Confirmation Hearings for HHS Secretary Ignite Vaccine Safety Debate

Trump's nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces bipartisan scrutiny over controversial vaccine claims and family opposition.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine skeptic, is set to appear before two Senate panels for confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary.
Kennedy's nomination has drawn sharp criticism, including a letter from his cousin Caroline Kennedy, who described him as unfit and hypocritical regarding vaccines.
Polls show public opposition to Kennedy's nomination, with concerns over his stance on vaccines and his alignment with anti-vaccine movements.
Medical experts warn that Kennedy's confirmation could embolden anti-vaccine sentiment, threatening public health gains made through immunizations.
Kennedy plans to argue he is 'pro-safety' rather than anti-vaccine, despite a history of promoting debunked claims about vaccine dangers.