RFK Jr. faces scrutiny over health claims as Trump names him health secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to become President-elect Donald Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, raising concerns about his history of promoting false health claims. He has long suggested vaccines cause autism, despite widespread scientific consensus against this idea. Kennedy Jr. has also made controversial statements about COVID-19, claiming it targets specific racial groups and alleging that the FDA suppresses health advancements. He has promoted unapproved treatments and conspiracy theories about wireless technology and public health. His views have drawn criticism from family members and health experts, who have distanced themselves from his claims. Kennedy Jr. leads a nonprofit that has gained attention for spreading vaccine skepticism, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.