Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nominated to lead US health department amid anti-vaccine activism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vaccine stance, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has long promoted vaccine misinformation through his nonprofit, Children’s Health Defense. Kennedy has claimed that no vaccine is safe and effective, and he has encouraged people to resist vaccination guidelines. His views have made him a prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement, with his social media accounts spreading significant misinformation. His organization is currently involved in a lawsuit against several news outlets, alleging violations of antitrust laws related to misinformation about vaccines. Kennedy has previously taken a leave from his nonprofit to run for president but remains listed as an attorney in the lawsuit.