The Wall Street Journal editorial board expressed strong opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary, labeling him a threat to public health. They highlighted his long history of anti-vaccine advocacy, his dubious claims regarding vaccine safety, and significant financial ties to trial lawyers. The board feared that Kennedy's potential confirmation could prioritize personal financial interests over vaccine trust and public health, especially given his history of promoting vaccine skepticism, which could ultimately endanger public health initiatives and innovation in vaccine production.
Kennedy’s long record of anti-vaccine advocacy raises concerns about public health, potentially undermining vaccine trust and production if confirmed as HHS Secretary.
The WSJ criticized Kennedy's softening rhetoric on vaccine skepticism, arguing his actual goal is to enable lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers.
Kennedy has financial ties to trial lawyers, with millions made from referrals, raising fears he could exploit HHS to benefit them over public health.
The editorial board warned that Kennedy's claims about vaccines lack scientific backing and jeopardize the public health landscape.
Collection
[
|
...
]