Robert F. Kennedy JrHHS Nomination Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Vaccine Stance and Experience
Over 700 public health experts oppose Kennedy's nomination, citing his controversial views and lack of qualifications, as Senate Republicans weigh their decision.
- A coalition of more than 700 public health professionals has urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, citing his anti-vaccine rhetoric and inexperience.
- Kennedy’s critics warn that his views on vaccines and other public health issues could undermine trust in science and reverse progress on infectious disease prevention.
- Kennedy has attempted to reassure Republican senators by softening his vaccine rhetoric and pledging to follow President-elect Trump's policy agenda on abortion-related matters.
- Key Senate Republicans, including moderates Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, have expressed reservations, while Democrats remain divided on whether to support Kennedy.
- Kennedy’s confirmation hearings will be pivotal, as he faces questions about his qualifications, his ability to oversee critical public health agencies, and his controversial past statements.
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