RFK Jr. Former Aide Crashes Into His Vehicle After Dismissal Amid HHS Shake-Up

Hannah Anderson, former deputy chief of staff for policy to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accidentally backed her car into Kennedy's vehicle shortly after being fired in July, highlighting the internal turmoil within the department. Anderson's dismissal was part of broader leadership shake-ups amid Kennedy's push for his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. The department has seen significant upheaval, including the forced resignation and later reinstatement of Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, after pressure from far-right activists and intervention from Kennedy and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. Additionally, Susan Monarez, director of the CDC, was removed after refusing to resign due to conflicts with Kennedy over vaccine policy, with the White House stating she was not aligned with President Trump's health agenda. These events underscore ongoing conflicts and restructuring within HHS as Kennedy implements his controversial policies. The infighting involves a coalition of vaccine skeptics, health advocates, and critics of corporate influence, all navigating their differing priorities under Kennedy's leadership.