RFK Jr. tells vaccine-skeptic group they have a 'friend' in the White House
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a vaccine-skeptic group that they have support in the White House from President Donald Trump. Kennedy spoke at a conference hosted by Children's Health Defense, a group he co-founded that questions childhood vaccine schedules.Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current Health and Human Services Secretary.
- He spoke at a Children's Health Defense event, a group that questions vaccine safety and schedules for children.
- Kennedy said President Trump supports efforts to research vaccines more and give parents more choice.
- Kennedy previously co-founded Children’s Health Defense but resigned from its board before his government appointment.
- The group promotes vaccine skepticism and has been linked to decreasing vaccination rates.
- Some medical experts say spreading vaccine doubts has caused outbreaks of diseases like measles.
- Kennedy mentioned children now get many more vaccines than in the past and suggested vaccines could contribute to chronic diseases.
- Kennedy said government rules limit how fast he can make changes as HHS Secretary.
