Reaction mixed to RFK Jr.’s confirmation as HHS secretary

FROM THE ARTICLE

“I am deeply alarmed to see a proponent of misinformation, disinformation, and pseudoscience get confirmed as our nation’s Secretary of Health and Human Services.”
President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt

The Senate on Thursday voted 52-48 largely along party lines to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joined with Democrats to oppose the nomination.

Those opposed have voiced concern over Kennedy’s controversial views on vaccines.

Within the healthcare community, reaction has been mixed.