15,000 Doctors Urge Senate to Reject RFK Jr. for Health Secretary
Over 15,000 doctors have signed a letter opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and promotion of conspiracy theories as disqualifying. The letter, published by the Committee to Protect Health Care, highlights Kennedy’s dissemination of misinformation regarding COVID-19 treatments, school shootings, and vaccine efficacy, deeming him a danger to public health. Despite Kennedy’s spokesperson dismissing the opposition, significant backlash from various medical and advocacy groups continues, fueled by concerns about the potential impact on public health initiatives. This opposition includes a campaign urging healthcare professionals to contact their senators and concerns raised about Kennedy’s role in the spread of vaccine misinformation that allegedly contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa.
John Q. Hosedrinker