Some Republicans want to block Kennedy on the grounds of his supposed support for abortion rights – but pro-choice campaigners say the incoming health secretary has actually backed a federal ban on abortion,
President-elect Trump’s pick of RFK Jr. for America’s top health official is sparking concern among doctors and HHS officials that some of his controversial beliefs could upend public health. Washington Post reporter Lauren Weber analyzes why some of his popular health initiatives are overshadowed by his more dubious ones and the wild discrepancies between Trump and RFK’s personal diets.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has some views that physicians have welcomed, including calls to remove processed foods from school lunches.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has said he has spasmodic dysphonia. It is a voice disorder characterized by involuntary spasms in the muscles that control the vocal cords,
RFK Jr. said the food Donald Trump eats is "really, like, bad." McDonald's, Diet Coke, Oreos, KFC, chocolate cake, chips, ice cream and more.
RFK Jr.'s nomination as head of Department of Health and Human Services spotlights unorthodox health views, but scientists see common ground.
Following the decision by the president-elect, many medical professionals were left aghast that a man who has previously been accused of amplifying conspiracy theories—most notably about the COVID vaccine—could potentially be in charge of the health of 350 million Americans from January if he is confirmed by the Senate.
Donald Trump's selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Health and Human Services secretary drew opposition from former Vice President Mike Pence.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois is raising concerns over nominations President-elect Donald Trump is naming to fill his cabinet. Republicans say Democrats need to recognize the mandate from voters.
A number of groups on both sides of the political spectrum are raising concerns for President-elect Trump's choice for the Department of Health and Human Services.