Summary

Over 15,000 doctors, through the Committee to Protect Health Care, urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of health and human services, citing his anti-vaccine advocacy, promotion of conspiracy theories, and lack of qualifications.

Critics, including Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, warn his leadership would endanger public health. Supporters claim opposition is driven by pharmaceutical interests.

Kennedy’s confirmation would require near-unanimous Republican support in the Senate.

Advocacy groups are campaigning against his appointment, emphasizing his alleged role in spreading misinformation during past public health crises.

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    15 hours ago

    You know what, you have to respect them for trying. The alternative is staying silent and accepting this without any show of resistance at all.

    • fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de
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      8 hours ago

      Sometimes it’s hard to know which battles to pick.

      Resisting this appointment kinda forces Trump to double down, because it was an election promise. It also diminishes drs credibility in future matters. “Drs moan about everything”.