Rudy Gobert Backs Robert Kennedy Jr. Appointment

Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves center, has publicly endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services under President-elect Donald Trump. His support for Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine stance and conspiracy theories surrounding public health, has drawn significant backlash online, especially from basketball fans who recall Gobert's own controversial actions at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics have labeled Kennedy's appointment 'insane,' pointing to his history of promoting vaccine skepticism, while some political figures have expressed support for Kennedy’s nomination. Gobert's endorsement has been particularly criticized given his previous status as one of the first NBA players to contract COVID-19, following a widely condemned incident where he touched microphones at a press conference. Despite the criticism, Gobert's post on X has sparked a polarizing debate about celebrity involvement in political matters. The fallout continues as many question the implications of Kennedy potentially overseeing a $2 trillion budget for public health.