Trump to Discuss Ending Childhood Vaccination Programs with RFK Jr., Amid Opposition from Warren and Nobel Laureates

Dec 14, 2024, 01:43 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that he will engage in discussions with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, about potentially ending childhood vaccination programs. Trump expressed concerns over the rising rates of autism, suggesting that there might be a link to vaccines, although he did not commit to a definitive stance on the issue. Kennedy, known for his skepticism towards vaccines, has been criticized for promoting misinformation, particularly around the discredited theory linking vaccines to autism. The appointment has raised alarms among public health advocates, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and over 75 Nobel Prize laureates, who have signed a letter urging U.S. senators to oppose Kennedy's nomination due to his views on vaccines. Trump has stated he highly respects Kennedy and his opinions on vaccines.