77 Nobel Laureates Urge Senate to Reject RFK Jr. as Health Secretary

The unprecedented letter criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s qualifications and positions on vaccines, raising concerns over public health and scientific integrity.

The letter, signed by 77 Nobel laureates in medicine, chemistry, physics, and economics, warns that Kennedy's leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could jeopardize public health and undermine U.S. leadership in health sciences.
Critics highlight Kennedy's lack of credentials in medicine, public health, or administration, as well as his promotion of debunked theories, including a link between vaccines and autism.
Kennedy has expressed plans to overhaul federal health agencies, including replacing hundreds of staff at the FDA and NIH, and has called for the removal of fluoride from drinking water.
Supporters of the nomination, including President-elect Donald Trump, argue that Kennedy will address corruption in health agencies and prioritize reforms to reduce chronic diseases.
The Senate confirmation process will determine whether Kennedy assumes control of HHS, a department overseeing critical health programs and a $2 trillion budget.