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RFK Jr., America's loudest anti-vaxxer, confirmed as health secretary (www.huffpost.com)

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic, has been confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services in a 52-48 Senate vote.

Public health experts strongly oppose his appointment, warning he could undermine vaccination efforts and public trust in science. Kennedy has spread misinformation about vaccines, HIV, and other health issues.

Trump has signaled Kennedy will have broad authority over health policies. Despite claiming he now supports vaccines, his past statements raise concerns.

Medical organizations and experts overwhelmingly condemned his confirmation, calling it a "slap in the face."

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[–] Freefall 20 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Time for blue states to have a state level NIH and FDA etc etc. replicate every federal protection agency that they destroy. Employ the ex-federal workers. Let the red states rot and waste away.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But I'm stuck in a red state. Admittedly I'm in the purplest part of it, but still. ಠ_ಠ

[–] cabron_offsets 4 points 1 week ago

Sucks, bruh. Sorry.