How RFK Jr Became Associated with a Deadly, Preventable Disease

Nov 26, 2024 | Rachel Maddow sums up the story of how RFK Jr. is seen as largely responsible for an explosion of measles cases on the island of Samoa after he spread anti-vaccination claims. Brian Deer, author of "The Doctor Who Fooled the World," joins to discuss.

Dr Sanjay Gupta on What RFK Jr's Leadership Could Mean for US Healthcare | Amanpour & Company

Nov 15, 2024 | Dr Sanjay Gupta joins the show to discuss the controversial selection of Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Services., and to drill down on what this might mean for American and global healthcare on a day-to-day basis.

Originally aired on November 15, 2024

Doctor Warns about RFK Jr., Citing Measles Deaths in Samoa

Nov 15, 2024 | President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health & Human Services Secretary. Gov. Josh Green (D-HI), a physician, explains why he believes it’s the “worst possible” choice for the department, claiming RFK. Jr scared people in Samoa away from a vaccine for measles. RFK Jr. has denied the claims.

Donald Trump Picks Vaccine Sceptic RFK Jr for Health Secretary | BBC News

Nov 15, 2024 | Donald Trump has picked vaccine sceptic and former independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr as his health secretary, as the president-elect continues to build his new administration.

Kennedy, commonly known by his initials RFK Jr, has a history of spreading health information that scientists say is false. If his nomination is approved by the Senate, he will lead a huge agency overseeing everything from food safety to medical research and welfare programmes.

Trump told supporters at his election night victory party that Kennedy wanted to "help make America healthy again".


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