Kennedy has been a vocal opponent of vaccines for years and has come into conflict with many of his own family members over his various conspiracy theories surrounding the subject.
Earlier this month, the health secretary shared the steps he was taking to help handle the measles outbreak in Texas and claimed he was taking the chaos “seriously.” However, he maintained, “The decision to vaccinate is a personal one.”
“As healthcare providers, community leaders, and policymakers, we have a shared responsibility to protect public health. This includes ensuring that accurate information about vaccine safety and efficacy is disseminated,” he explained while also encouraging parents to explore “therapeutic medications.”
His comments led to another wave of backlash on social media, with critics blaming the health secretary and his boss in the Oval Office for the deaths of children.