"Democrats have been vehement in their criticism of Kennedy, accusing him of putting the public in danger, stoking misinformation and gutting evidence-based research. But with the GOP controlling the levers of power, the Democrats are secondary players in the unfolding drama. The big picture: So far, Trump hasn't shown concern over Kennedy's limiting access to COVID-19 vaccines, cutting funding for research on mRNA shots or raising doubts about their safety and effectiveness."