Joe Kennedy III Calls Uncle RFK Jr Health Threat, Demands Resignation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has faced intense criticism from his nephew, Joe Kennedy III, and others following his recent Senate hearing where he made inaccurate and damaging claims about COVID-19 deaths and vaccine safety. Joe Kennedy III condemned his uncle as a threat to the health and well-being of every American, accusing him of dismissing science, misleading the public, sidelining experts, and sowing confusion. These criticisms come amid Kennedy’s controversial leadership at the HHS, including the abrupt removal of the CDC director and resignations by senior officials, which have alarmed public health organizations and over 1,000 current and former HHS employees. Many have expressed concern that these actions undermine confidence in the federal public health system and called for Kennedy’s resignation, emphasizing the need for leadership grounded in scientific expertise and moral clarity. Kennedy’s policies and behavior have sparked a significant backlash within his own family and the broader public health community, highlighting deep divisions over vaccine policy and pandemic response. The situation underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining public trust and effective governance in U.S. health agencies.