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5 of RFK Jr.'s most controversial views

President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary will put some of the former independent presidential candidate's most controversial ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Some of RFK Jr.'s views are finding support in some unexpected quarters

RFK Jr.'s controversial views have received criticism since he was picked by Donald Trump to lead HHS -- but he's also receiving support from some unexpected sources.

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 - 4 days ago

Fact-checking RFK Jr's views on health policy

Robert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated to be the next US health secretary, but some of his views are not backed by science.

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 - 5 days ago

Pence calls on Senate to reject RFK Jr. nomination over abortion views

Former Vice President Mike Pence is urging GOP senators to reject President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) because of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Doctors worried RFK Jr. will tout vaccine-skeptic views at HHS

Doctors are worried Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will tout anti-vaccine views after he was picked to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by Trump.

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

RFK Jr.'s presence on Michigan, Wisconsin ballots raises concerns for Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presence on the ballot in the swing states of Michigan and Wisconsin is raising concerns that he could inadvertently draw crucial votes from former President Trump. Kennedy, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump team fully embraces RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism

In the closing days of the campaign, Donald Trump and some of his top allies have increasingly embraced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-vaccine rhetoric.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

RFK Jr.'s public health plans under Trump rattle critics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could help reshape the country’s health care system if former President Trump wins the presidential election Tuesday, concerning skeptics who say his anti-vax posture is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

RFK Jr.'s political clout grows after Trump victory

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeing his star rise after President-elect Trump glided to a second White House victory on Tuesday, a remarkable trajectory for someone who was long dismissed as a fringe ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

RFK Jr.'s website is crowdsourcing Trump appointee suggestions

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy" website is seeking recommendations for appointees "across the future Trump administration."

Business - CNBC - November 12

What is RFK Jr.'s agenda for the Department of Health and Human Services?

NBC News' Brandy Zadrozny reports on what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could have on his agenda if he were to be confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

What to know about RFK Jr.'s stances on key health issues

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.

Fact Checking RFK Jr.’s Claims About Food and Nutrition

We fact checked five of his most repeated claims.

Top stories - 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 - 5 days ago

Erick Erickson: GOP should block RFK Jr.’s confirmation

Conservative radio host Erick Erickson said Republicans in the Senate should block Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services secretary because his worldview does not align ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

RFK Jr.'s No. 1 hurdle to take on unhealthy food: Money

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to transform America’s food system, vowing to crack down on foods and ingredients he blames for many of the nation’s ills, including ultra-processed foods and food ...

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 - 4 days ago

Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr.'s bids to have his name removed from Michigan and Wisconsin ballots

Robert F. Kennedy suspended his longshot presidential campaign in August and endorsed former President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court denies RFK Jr.’s request to be taken off Michigan, Wisconsin ballots

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s requests to be taken off the presidential ballots in Michigan and Wisconsin after he dropped out of the race and backed former President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Trump expresses tentative support for RFK Jr.’s plan to remove fluoride from water supply

Former President Trump expressed tentative support for former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to remove fluoride from water. “Well, I haven’t talked to him about it ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.

RFK Jr.'s new bully pulpit sends public health shock waves

President-elect Trump’s promise to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild" on health is demoralizing public health experts, who worry he could meddle with key government agencies, amplify vaccine ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

What to know about Trump and RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."

RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine group lost $3 million last year

Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine nonprofit group founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recorded a more than 30% drop in revenue last year, according to recent tax filings.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

What to know about RFK Jr.'s agenda after Trump's planned nomination

President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. CBS News senior ...

Doctor explains how RFK Jr.'s plans could affect Americans' health

President-elect Donald Trump has followed through with his campaign promise to pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. He is known for falsely claiming that ...

Florida city votes to remove fluoride from drinking water, citing RFK Jr.'s comments as one of the reasons

A Florida city voted this week to remove fluoride from its drinking water, with one city commissioner citing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s past comments on the matter as one of the reasons. The city ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Dr. Deborah Birx says she is "excited" for data discussions in RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings

Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while Robert F. Kennedy has ...

Birx says she is "excited" for data-driven discussions in RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings

Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus response coordinator, said Sunday she is "excited" for the data on key health issues that will surface in Senate confirmation hearings for Robert ...

Dental company stocks jump amid RFK Jr.'s health claims about fluoride

Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.

Here Are the GOP Senators Best Positioned to Take on Trump

These are the Republican lawmakers who, by dint of age, independence or unusual constituencies, could provide a crucial check on Trump’s dictatorial ambitions.

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

RFK Jr. threatens America’s health

Kennedy is prepared to gut the National Institutes of Health, which is the largest funder of health research in the world, by immediately replacing experienced and qualified workers with his own ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

RFK Jr.: Trump rally ‘the opposite of Nazism’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday said the rally hosted by former President Trump at Madison Square Garden is the “opposite of Nazism” as Democrats seek to paint the right in that light. Kennedy ...