President-elect Donald J. Trump indicated his intention to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services, igniting a potential confirmation battle due to Kennedy's unconventional views on public health.
Kennedy's history includes vaccine skepticism and spreading debunked theories asserting vaccines cause autism, along with contradicting CDC guidelines and promoting controversial health practices, creating concern among public health officials.
Republican senators have expressed hesitation over Kennedy's nomination, with Senator Susan Collins noting some of his alarming statements, but she hasn't ruled out supporting him, emphasizing the unusual nature of Kennedy's background.
Trump's administration is shaping up to include controversial figures, evidenced by the potential appointments of Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth, further complicating the Senate's position on Mr. Kennedy's confirmation.
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