Some lawmakers and public health leaders decried the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for health secretary by President-elect Trump.
U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., called the choice “f—— insane.”
“The RFK as Health Secretary appointment is f—— insane,” he wrote on X. “He’s a vaccine denier and a tin foil hat conspiracy theorist. He will destroy our public health infrastructure and our vaccine distribution systems. This is going to cost lives.”
Garcia’s office was not immediately available for comment.
RFK JR. CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF FLUORIDE FROM DRINKING WATER, SPARKING DEBATE
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks before former President Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, speaks at a campaign event Nov. 1, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
In a statement posted on social media, Kennedy said he plans to tackle a range of issues should he be confirmed by the Senate to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“Together we will clean up…
