Trump picks RFK Jr. , anti-vaccine activist, for Health and Human Services secretary
Trump picks RFK Jr. , anti-vaccine activist, for Health and Human Services secretary
During his presidential campaign, Kennedy developed a national profile for his criticism of the Covid vaccine and childhood immunizations.
Summary
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an outspoken anti-vaccine activist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Known for promoting debunked claims linking vaccines to autism, Kennedy’s appointment has sparked concerns within federal health agencies, with some FDA staff reportedly considering resignations.
Kennedy, who previously ran for president before endorsing Trump, has hinted at plans to overhaul the FDA, ban fluoride in drinking water, and reduce ultra-processed foods.
His nomination marks a significant potential shift for U.S. public health policy.
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Y'all still gonna trust vaccines when the next pandemic hits? Cuz I aint trusting these RFK worm-infested vaccines.
Mask your biohazard self if you’re not getting vaccinated for the next 4 years, thanks.
Or blue states can start manufacturing their own vaccines. fuck them red states lol, they brought this upon themselves.
I don’t know what about that comment signaled to you that I’d be okay with my family members that live in a red state dying because RFK fucked with vaccines, but I’m not ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Where you live is a location, not an ideology.