- United States
- Texas
- Letter
Reject Kennedy's nomination to preserve scientific integrity and public health.
To: Sen. Cornyn, Sen. Cruz, Rep. Hunt
From: A verified voter in Houston, TX
January 29, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial views, like falsely linking vaccines to autism, pose a significant threat to public health if he were to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. His anti-vaccine stance contradicts established scientific evidence and could dangerously undermine vaccination efforts, putting countless lives at risk. Furthermore, his ties to environmental groups suing major polluters raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest impacting crucial environmental regulations under the EPA's jurisdiction. Given the overwhelming bipartisan skepticism from senators, Kennedy's nomination carries unacceptable risks that jeopardize the integrity and efficacy of federal health and environmental agencies. I urge you to reject his nomination to uphold scientific integrity and safeguard public well-being.