Rudy Gobert Faces Backlash for Supporting RFK Jr. as Trump's Health Minister

The NBA star's endorsement of the controversial anti-vaccine figure sparks widespread criticism.

Rudy Gobert, a French NBA player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, publicly supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated as Health Minister by President-elect Donald Trump.
Kennedy Jr. is known for his controversial anti-vaccine stance and conspiracy theories, drawing significant attention to Gobert's endorsement.
Gobert's message of support was posted on the social media platform X, leading to a wave of criticism from both American and French audiences.
Critics highlight Gobert's past involvement in a COVID-19 controversy when he became the first NBA player to test positive for the virus in 2020.
The NBA community, traditionally opposed to Trump, finds Gobert's support surprising, contrasting with previous league-wide political stances.