Sebelius Warns of Kennedy's HHS Nomination Risks

Kathleen Sebelius, former Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, expressed grave concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being appointed to her former role by President-elect Donald Trump, warning that his vaccine skepticism could be 'life or death' for Americans. During a segment on MSNBC, she stated that Kennedy's views are 'totally disqualifying' for a leader of HHS, emphasizing that his stance could lead to increased risks of diseases like polio and measles, especially among unvaccinated children. Sebelius pointed out that the department impacts public health from birth to death, and Kennedy's approach might undo decades of progress in public health initiatives. Despite Kennedy's claims that he supports vaccines as long as they are thoroughly tested, Sebelius and other health experts remain alarmed over his influence. The potential ramifications of his leadership are seen as a threat to established health policies and practices in the United States.