Summary
Health groups and medical associations have asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign as U.S. Health Secretary. They accuse him of ignoring science and reversing medical progress, which they claim puts lives at risk. Kennedy’s actions, including changes in vaccine policies, have led to resignations among CDC officials.
Key Facts
- Over 20 health groups called for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down as Health Secretary.
- These groups accuse him of ignoring decades of scientific advances and putting lives in danger.
- Kennedy fired the CDC director, Susan Monarez, shortly after she started her role.
- He replaced members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel with his own appointees.
- Kennedy withdrew recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations for certain groups.
- He cancelled $500 million in mRNA vaccine research funding.
- Kennedy has faced criticism for spreading anti-vaccine misinformation.
- Hundreds of federal health employees have urged him to stop spreading false health information.
