RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Stance Sparks Political and Public Health Debate

Massachusetts politicians, including U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch and Gov. Maura Healey, have expressed concerns over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services due to his vaccine skepticism and controversial health views. The nomination, made by President-elect Donald Trump, has raised fears about potential negative impacts on federal funding and public health in Massachusetts. Kennedy's confirmation will require Senate approval, where opposition is expected from figures like U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey.