Mixed Reactions to Trump’s HHS Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

President-elect Trump's nomination of RFK Jr. for HHS faces opposition over abortion views, health agency concerns, and vaccine skepticism.

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Mike Pence opposes RFK Jr. for HHS because of support for abortion access

ABC News

House Republicans applaud Trump's picking Kennedy to lead HHS -- with a few concerns

ABC News

Mike Pence urges Senate Republicans to reject RFK Jr for US health secretary

The Guardian

Health stocks hit after Trump taps RFK Jr for top regulator post

BBC News

What RFK Jr could do on US vaccines, fluoride and drugs

BBC News

Anti-abortion advocates worry RFK Jr. will wield HHS powers against their cause - Washington Examiner

Washington Examiner

Mike Pence Urges Senate To Oppose RFK Jr. For HHS Secretary Over Abortion Stance

HuffPost

‘Hope you like measles’: Jake Tapper warns viewers after Trump picks RFK Jr. as health secretary

New York Post

Vaccine maker stocks fall after conspiracy theory-spreading RFK Jr. tapped to lead health department

New York Post

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Department of Health and Human Services

ABC News

Overview

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

President-elect Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS, stirring opposition from figures like Mike Pence due to Kennedy's stance on abortion and his controversial views on vaccines. Some Republicans support Kennedy for his potential to reform public health, while critics warn he might threaten public health policies. Concerns have been raised about his skepticism of vaccines and support for abortion rights, prompting polarized debate within the GOP and health communities regarding his suitability for the post.

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