Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s approval rating as Secretary of Health and Human Services has dropped significantly, mainly due to controversy over his stance on vaccines. CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten highlighted that Kennedy's net approval fell by 10 points from March to September. Recently, Kennedy has canceled funding for vaccine projects and faced backlash for changes in the Centers for Disease Control leadership.
Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s net approval rating decreased from -11 to -21 points from March to September.
- 54% of voters disapprove of Kennedy's job performance, while 33% approve.
- Only 37% of people trust Kennedy on vaccination information, according to recent polling.
- Kennedy recently canceled federal funding for 22 mRNA vaccine research projects in the U.S.
- The Centers for Disease Control saw leadership changes, sparking backlash from health officials.
- Nine former CDC officials published a letter urging Kennedy to resign over concerns about public health safety.
- Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens announced plans to introduce impeachment articles against Kennedy, unlikely to pass due to Republican control of Congress.
