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

Donald Trump has nominated Robert Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy is known for his opposition to childhood vaccines, which has raised concerns among public health experts. CNN's Jake Tapper criticized the nomination, linking it to potential public health risks. Kennedy's views on vaccines have been widely discredited by the medical community, which emphasizes that vaccines do not cause autism. Dr. Sanjay Gupta noted that Kennedy's stance could be damaging to public health, despite some agreement on other issues. Colorado Governor Jared Polis praised Kennedy for his role in opposing vaccine mandates but faced backlash for his comments. He later clarified his support for vaccination and emphasized the importance of public health standards.