Colorado governor supports RFK Jr. for health secretary despite past criticism

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has expressed support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. This marks a significant shift from his previous criticism of Kennedy's views on vaccines just three months ago. Polis praised Kennedy for his role in opposing vaccine mandates in Colorado, despite Kennedy's history of making false claims about vaccines. Democratic State Senator Kyle Mullica criticized Polis's endorsement, stating it could promote vaccine hesitancy and endanger public health. The governor's office clarified that while Polis does not fully endorse Kennedy's views, he hopes Kennedy will address issues like pesticide regulation and prescription drug costs. Polis remains opposed to actions that could lead to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.