Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.

The positions of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines and drug companies are well known. His approach to addiction has been far less scrutinized.

Trump’s pick to lead HHS is facing 175 questions from Elizabeth Warren, skepticism from Mike Pence and delays related to his disclosure forms.

Kennedy, who suspended his independent bid for the presidency to endorse Trump immediately following the Democratic National Convention last summer, has vowed to “Make America Healthy Again” by battling chronic health conditions and restoring American health agencies to their “ rich tradition of gold-standard, evidence-based science .”

Kennedy, who remains close with Trump, is still expected to bring in a handful of his longtime allies. Stefanie Spear, who was press secretary on his 2024 campaign, is slated to be Kennedy’s deputy chief of staff at HHS, two of the Republicans said.

Donald Trump's pick to lead U.S. health agencies, petitioned the FDA to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.

Robert F Kennedy Jr, chosen by Trump to lead health agencies, requested the FDA to revoke Covid-19 vaccine authorizations in May 2021, citing risks over benefits. Public health experts criticized the move,

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS has a long history of discounting and peddling misinformation about the HPV vaccine.

If Democratic senators think leaving the door ajar for RFK Jr. will get them points for bipartisanship, I recommend they find those opportunities elsewhere.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly attempted to stop the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine six months after it began.