Kennedy’s Antivax Views

Kennedy’s Antivax Views and Friends Can Cause Real Damage

What he did during a measles epidemic in Samoa shouldn’t be forgotten.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Caroline Kennedy: RFK Jr. views on vaccines 'dangerous'

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former President Kennedy, is criticizing her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his skepticism of vaccines, calling the views of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Kennedy’s Views Mix Mistrust of Business With Unfounded Health Claims

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for health secretary opposes fluoride in water, promotes unproven Covid therapies and has threatened to prosecute medical journals.

Health - The New York Times - November 16

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a long record of promoting anti-vaccine views

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert F

Health - ABC News - November 14

RFK Jr’s vaccine views ‘dangerous’, cousin Caroline Kennedy warns Australian audience

Outgoing US ambassador to Australia discusses Trump’s pick for health secretary, and concedes climate action under president-elect may not be as ‘fast’. The outgoing US ambassador to Australia, ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Views on Vaccination ‘Dangerous,’ Says His Ambassador Cousin

“Others are just getting to know him,” Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, said of her cousin, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for health secretary.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Caroline Kennedy calls Trump HHS pick RFK Jr.'s vaccine views ‘dangerous’

RFK Jr. ran a longshot presidential bid and then endorsed Republican nominee Donald Trump. Many of his family members denounced both actions.

Business - CNBC - November 18

Caroline Kennedy, a U.S. ambassador, says her cousin RFK Jr. holds 'dangerous' views on vaccines

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, bashed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week over his views on vaccinations, calling them “dangerous.”

Politics - NBC News - November 18

Ghost of pandemic haunts US election with win for anti-vax movement

Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control of health policy. Donald Trump will be propelled to the White House for a second term amid concerns ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Kennedy Could Save Gaetz

Trump doesn’t really care about Kennedy’s issues, but would like to look as if he does.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Trump Relished, and Rewarded, Kennedy’s Endorsement. Did It Matter?

In the backing of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald J. Trump found the kind of name-brand validation he covets. But polls suggest Mr. Kennedy’s supporters didn’t race to the ballot box.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Collins on Gaetz confirmation, Kennedy on meetings in Capitol Hill

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are meeting with former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general. Maine Sen. Susan Collins weighed in on his potential vetting ...

Sens. Collins and Kennedy weigh in on Gaetz confirmation process

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana weighed in Wednesday on the potential vetting and confirmation process of former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, President-elect Donald ...

Gaetz withdrawal shifts spotlight to Hegseth, Gabbard, Kennedy

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) decision to withdraw from consideration to become attorney general has shifted the attention of Senate Republicans to the nominations of Pete Hegseth, former ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

How much of the vote did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. receive?

In late October, the Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal to remove RFK Jr. from the presidential ballot in two battleground states.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Robert Kennedy Jr’s influence over Trump sparks Big Pharma alarm

Vaccine sceptic expected to hold sway over health policy and top appointments

World - Financial Times - November 8

Kennedy could be on short list for HHS secretary, Trump allies say

Republicans' newly won control of the Senate may have buoyed Kennedy's odds of a role in the Trump administration.

Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek business magnate and Kennedy family friend, dies at 90

Vardis J

World - ABC News - November 12

Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek Tycoon With Ties to the Kennedys, Dies at 90

He built his family’s oil-refining operation into one of the largest companies in the country, and then used his wealth to benefit charitable causes.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run US health department

Vaccine sceptic and former Democrat is the latest controversial nomination for cabinet post

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services

Kennedy has advised the transition team on health related-choices, sources said.

House Republicans applaud Trump's picking Kennedy to lead HHS -- with a few concerns

House Republicans had mixed reactions to Trump's announcement that he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be HHS secretary.

Here Are the Agencies Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Would Oversee as H.H.S. Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee would oversee agencies that regulate food, vaccines and medicine and were instrumental during the pandemic.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

How Kennedy Could ‘Go Wild on Health,’ and The Onion’s Infowars Bid

Plus, a dramatic rise in U.S. obesity.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Trump chooses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary

President-elect Donald Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health and human services secretary. The former Democratic and independent presidential candidate has faced criticism over his history of ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Billion-Dollar Hit to Big Pharma

Donald Trump’s choice to run the Department of Health and Human Services spooked investors who worry what Kennedy would do.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

RFK Jr.'s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Face Resistance

Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s corporate-friendly goals.

Business - The New York Times - November 17

Why Kennedy Sees an ‘Epidemic’ of Chronic Disease Among Children

Trends in child health are in fact worrisome, and scientists welcome a renewed focus on foods and environmental toxins. But vaccines and fluoride are not the cause.

Health - The New York Times - November 15

Can America’s Health Survive Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?

What Kennedy gets right.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Could Destroy One of Civilization’s Best Achievements

Let’s not make child mortality great again.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Kennedy Ryan on rereleasing ‘Reel’ and turning romance books into ‘Trojan horses’

Kennedy Ryan self-published “Reel,” in 2021 and it became a fan-favorite. Now, the book is being republished with a new cover and epilogue by the Hachette Book Group’s Forever imprint.

Robert Kennedy considers upheaval to US Medicare doctors’ billing system

Plan is latest sign that Donald Trump’s healthcare pick is preparing assault on medical establishment

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Republicans open to RFK Jr. at HHS despite abortion-rights stance

Senate Republicans are signaling that they are open to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite his long-standing support of abortion ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy

Donald Trump's health team picks includes outspoken critics of the medical establishment and COVID-19 health measures

Health - ABC News - 12 minutes ago

Clear eyes, blocked views, bad seats: Meet the fan who exposes stadium view obstructions

Michael Barker isn't your average college football fan. He has toured all 134 FBS stadiums with the goal of finding the worst seat in the house.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Trump, Rogan interview tops 38 million views

Podcaster Joe Rogan's interview of former President Trump has earned nearly 40 million views on YouTube in just three days. A YouTube video of the full nearly three-hour conversation had topped 38 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Beijing prefers neither: China’s view of the US election

China’s approach could be summarized as calibrating its strategies to account for the leader in the Oval Office in the areas of economy, foreign policy and Taiwan.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

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