Caroline Kennedy Criticizes RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Views

Caroline Kennedy, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Australia and cousin of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), publicly condemned RFK Jr.'s views on vaccines as 'dangerous' during a speech in Canberra. She emphasized that her family's stance is unified in support of public health and the medical profession, contrasting sharply with RFK Jr.'s promotion of vaccine skepticism and his leadership of the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense. RFK Jr., who recently dropped out of the presidential race to endorse Donald Trump, has been nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, raising concerns among public health experts. Critics, including former CDC director Dr. Richard Besser, worry that RFK Jr.'s stance on optional vaccinations could undermine community health efforts. Caroline Kennedy's remarks highlight a significant division within the Kennedy family regarding public health policies, as she recalls her family's long-standing commitment to healthcare advocacy. The appointment of RFK Jr. has sparked widespread debate about the implications for U.S. health policy under the Trump administration.