Trump Nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr for Health Secretary Amid Controversy and Criticism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for a Senate seat is set to face intense scrutiny over his history of controversial and inflammatory comments during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Critics have raised concerns about his views on vaccines, COVID-19 protocols, and environmental policies. The Democratic-led Senate Judiciary Committee will likely scrutinize his record on these topics, as well as other inflammatory statements he has made in the past. Kennedy's nomination is seen as a test of whether his controversial views are compatible with a role in shaping public health policy.