Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary, raising public health concerns

Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, a choice that has raised concerns due to Kennedy's history as a vaccine skeptic. This appointment could significantly influence public health policies and vaccine acceptance in the U.S. Kennedy's views on vaccines contradict established scientific consensus, which has alarmed many health experts. His potential actions could affect vaccination rates and public health initiatives, especially if he promotes his controversial beliefs while in office. The nomination adds to the uncertainty surrounding Trump's Cabinet picks, which may face challenges in the Senate. Some Republican senators may be hesitant to support Kennedy, given his controversial stance on vaccines and public health.