Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS Nomination Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny

Trump's controversial pick for Health and Human Services faces opposition from Nobel laureates and questions from GOP senators.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former independent presidential candidate and vaccine skeptic, has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Kennedy is meeting with key GOP senators and health staff ahead of his confirmation hearing, which will take place in the Senate HELP and Finance Committees next year.
Seventy-seven Nobel laureates have written an open letter urging the Senate to reject Kennedy’s nomination, citing his history of promoting debunked health claims and undermining scientific institutions.
Kennedy’s agenda includes controversial policies such as eliminating fluoride from drinking water and focusing on chronic illness over infectious diseases.
Many Democrats and some Republicans have expressed concerns about Kennedy's qualifications and his potential impact on public health and scientific credibility.