Trump appoints Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. This appointment has raised concerns due to Kennedy Jr.'s history of promoting false claims, particularly regarding vaccines and COVID-19. Kennedy Jr.'s family has publicly criticized his views. Four of his siblings issued a statement calling his independent run "dangerous" and condemned his comments about the COVID-19 virus as "deplorable and untruthful." His wife also distanced herself from his opinions. Kennedy Jr. is known for his controversial stance on vaccines and has led a nonprofit that promotes vaccine skepticism. He announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination earlier this year, emphasizing differences with President Biden on various issues.