No to RFK Nomination!
The confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy begin this Wednesday. He is unqualified to be the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) as his views on vaccines and other public health issues are not based on scientific evidence. His confirmation could endanger the lives and well being of the American people. Call your senators today and ask them not only to vote against his confirmation but to speak out against it.
Talking Points: Why RFK Jr. is a dangerous nominee for Head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Talking Point #1: “RFK Jr. spreads misinformation about vaccines.”
Evidence:
Despite being debunked, RFK Jr. has made repeated claims that vaccines cause autism and other health issues.
His rhetoric has fueled the anti-vaccine movement.
Talking Point #2: “RFK Jr. causes distrust between the American people and public health institutions."
Evidence:
RFK Jr. consistently attacks institutions Americans rely on for health information, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). When he erodes public confidence in these agencies, public health suffers.
Talking Point #3: “RKF Jr. cares more about promoting conspiracy theories than your health.”
Evidence:
RFK Jr. keeps company with conspiracy theorists and extremists who opposed science-backed measures to keep us safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. He is more aligned with these groups than scientists.
Talking Point #4: “RFK Jr. doesn’t care about scientific evidence and can’t be trusted to lead HHS.”
Evidence:
RFK Jr. has a long record of promoting pseudoscience and opposing proven health solutions and schools of thought. He can’t be trusted to lead the HHS, which relies on programs grounded in science and research.
Talking Point #5: “With RFK Jr. as the head of HHS, American lives will be at risk.”
Evidence:
RFK Jr. has a history of promoting policies that are not rooted in science.
To protect our public health, he should not be allowed to serve as Head of HHS. Doing so will put American lives at risk.
