Colorado governor supports RFK Jr. as health secretary after earlier vaccine concerns

Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed support for Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. This marks a shift from Polis's earlier criticism of Kennedy's vaccine skepticism, which he warned could lead to the return of diseases like polio and measles. Polis highlighted Kennedy's past efforts against vaccine mandates in Colorado and his potential to challenge pharmaceutical companies. He emphasized the need for personal choice regarding vaccines, despite Kennedy's history of promoting anti-vaccine views. The governor also mentioned Kennedy's proposals to lower prescription drug costs and reform agricultural practices. Polis acknowledged the skepticism surrounding Kennedy but remains optimistic about collaborating on health issues.