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.
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.
Senate Republicans are signaling that they are open to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite his long-standing support of abortion rights and concerns emanating from anti-abortion voices about his selection.
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.
Cassidy is not alone. The Independent spoke to many of the Republican senators who are doctors and would be responsible for confirming Kennedy, and specifically asked them about his promotion of the debunked theory that vaccines cause autism. Almost uniformly, they did not want to speak about Kennedy’s promotion of health misinformation.
Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services in November 2024, many people revisited his past controversial
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.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a photo on X of former President John F. Kennedy on the 61st anniversary of his assassination and a cryptic message suggesting that the government is withholding the truth about his uncle’s death.
Incoming first lady and Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary are apparently lobbying the president to make healthier choices
Republican senators have some concerns about Trump's choice of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.