Summary

Caroline Kennedy urged senators to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, calling him a “predator” unfit for the role.

In a letter, Kennedy accused her cousin of troubling behavior, including a past fascination with violence and drug use, and criticized his lack of relevant experience.

She also condemned his anti-vaccine activism as dangerous and hypocritical, noting he vaccinated his own children while discouraging others from doing so.

RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

  • datendefekt
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    331 month ago

    The way I see it from the comfort of a country with universal health care: RFK will be the new Secretary of Health, kids will die of measles and polio and thoughts and prayers will be sent.

    The fallout of anti-vaxxing will overburden the healthcare system and affect everyone. People will die and it will be nobody’s fault.

  • @[email protected]
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    221 month ago

    In a letter, Kennedy accused her cousin of troubling behavior, including a past fascination with violence and drug use, and criticized his lack of relevant experience.

    So, a republican endorsement?

    • TheLowestStone
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      71 month ago

      Exactly. This is just going to have them frothing from the crotch in excitement.

  • @dhork
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    -111 month ago

    Yup, typical old-school Democrat, making their thoughts known via a strongly worded letter. Did she send a copy to the Editor while she was at it?

    • Admiral Patrick
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      501 month ago

      Da fuq would you have her do? She holds no position in any of the branches of government.

    • @ChonkyOwlbear
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      181 month ago

      It’s better than the usual Republican way of making their thoughts known which usually consists of a shoddily built bomb left on the doorstep or anonymously phoned in threats.

      • @[email protected]
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        21 month ago

        I wouldn’t mind some shoddily built lefty bombs or anonymous phone calls to republicans.