Former Trump Surgeon General Urges Firing RFK Jr Over Vaccine Policy

Jerome Adams, the US surgeon general during President Donald Trump's first administration, has publicly called for the firing of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing dangerous vaccine policies that risk public health and undermine federal health agencies like the CDC, NIH, and FDA. Adams criticized Kennedy's leadership for causing confusion and resignations within the CDC and expressed concern that President Trump is overly influenced by Kennedy's views on health policy. Republican senators, including Bill Cassidy and John Barrasso, have also voiced strong opposition to Kennedy's vaccine stance during a contentious Senate hearing, highlighting growing distrust and public health risks. Despite substantial criticism from both parties, President Trump has expressed steadfast support for Kennedy, praising him as a "very good person" with valuable perspectives, and dismissing concerns by emphasizing the need to consider diverse viewpoints. Democratic senators have condemned Kennedy's policies as harmful, while Vice President JD Vance defended Kennedy, accusing critics of hypocrisy and underscoring the importance of Kennedy's unconventional views. The controversy continues to create significant divisions within the administration and Congress over vaccine policy and public health leadership.