- United States
- Texas
- Letter
The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services raises significant concerns due to his controversial views on vaccines and public health issues. Kennedy has a long history of spreading misinformation and perpetuating dangerous anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, which could undermine vital public health initiatives and erode public trust in essential medical guidance. His opposition to routine childhood vaccinations and his promotion of debunked claims linking vaccines to autism put him at odds with the overwhelming scientific consensus. Appointing someone with such fringe and unsubstantiated views to oversee the nation's public health agencies would be a disservice to the American people and could jeopardize hard-won progress in disease prevention and public health preparedness. Kennedy's rejection of mainstream science extends beyond vaccines. His endorsement of raw milk consumption and opposition to water fluoridation and food safety regulations further demonstrate his willingness to disregard established medical and scientific evidence in favor of unfounded pseudoscientific beliefs. The role of HHS Secretary demands a commitment to evidence-based policymaking and a deep respect for the expertise of public health professionals. Kennedy's track record suggests he is ill-equipped to lead an agency responsible for safeguarding the health and well-being of all Americans. I urge you to carefully scrutinize Kennedy's qualifications and stated positions during the confirmation process. His confirmation would send a deeply troubling message about the prioritization of fringe ideologies over sound science and public health imperatives. The American people deserve leadership at HHS that will uphold scientific integrity and promote policies grounded in facts, not conspiracy theories that endanger public health.
