An open letter to the President & U.S. Congress

Impeach HHS Secretary Kennedy for Endangering Public Health

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I am writing to express my grave concern over the actions of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and to urge you to initiate impeachment proceedings against him immediately. The recent op-ed in The New York Times by nine former CDC directors, spanning administrations from Carter to Trump, has highlighted the alarming dismantling of our nation's public health infrastructure under Secretary Kennedy's leadership. The evidence of Kennedy's dangerous decisions is overwhelming. He has fired thousands of federal health workers, leaving our health agencies understaffed and vulnerable. During a measles outbreak, he promoted unproven treatments instead of relying on established medical protocols. Perhaps most alarmingly, he canceled $500 million in crucial mRNA vaccine research, setting back our preparedness for future health crises. Kennedy's actions directly threaten the health and safety of every American. By ousting the newly appointed CDC director, Dr. Susan Monarez, and replacing all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee with his own selections - many of whom are known vaccine skeptics - he has gutted the expertise needed to protect our nation from both everyday health challenges and potential pandemics. The consequences of these actions are dire. We are now more vulnerable to public health threats than we have been in decades. The dismantling of our vaccine system and the limitation of access to life-saving interventions put countless lives at risk. This is not a matter of political disagreement; it is a clear and present danger to the American people. I implore you to take immediate action. Initiate impeachment proceedings against Secretary Kennedy. Reinstate the experts who have been wrongfully removed from their positions. Restore funding to critical vaccine research programs. The health of our nation hangs in the balance, and we cannot afford to wait. Time is of the essence. Every day that passes under Kennedy's leadership further erodes our public health infrastructure. Please act now to protect the American people and preserve the integrity of our health institutions. Our lives depend on your swift and decisive action.

▶ Created on September 4, 2025 by Leslie

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