Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was once known for environmental law. These days, he's more famous for his anti-vaxxer views and other fringe medical theories.
His past pro-choice views could be a bigger problem than what he believes about vaccines or food, but Kennedy may agree to kowtow to his new allies.
In a video that was widely shared online this week, amid widespread discussion of Trump's cabinet picks, commentators claimed that Kennedy had disparaged Trump's supporters too, saying he called them "belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," and "bootlickers."
Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has expressed opposition to gender-affirming health care for transgender minors and questioned evidence linking HIV to AIDS, two issues that critics say should give senators second thoughts about confirming him as Health and Human Services secretary.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services in a Friday op-ed for the Boston Globe. “Now Donald Trump is setting Kennedy up to “go wild” as secretary of health and human services.
In keeping with his campaign promise to shake up the swamp, President-elect Donald Trump has handed the reins of America’s public health institutions to Robert F. Kennedy […]
RFK Jr.'s controversial views have received criticism since he was picked by Donald Trump to lead HHS -- but he's also receiving support from some unexpected sources.
Dr. Casey Means left healthcare frustrated by doctors playing middlemen with people's health. She's now shaping RFK Jr's plan to "Make America Healthy Again."
Advocates say Kennedy's confirmation would contribute to a deluge of disinformation regarding LGBTQ+ health care.
Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services in November 2024, many people revisited his past controversial