Trump secretary hit with first-ever warning: ‘Cannot be ignored’
Former U.S. Surgeon General sounds alarm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. first of its kind.
Inside An Op-Ed for the Washington PostReleased on Tuesday, former health officials appointed by Republican and Democratic Presidents since George H.W. Bush said they “had to speak with one voice” against Kennedy’s actions, which they claimed “endangered the health of the nation.”
“We have never issued such a joint warning before.” written op-ed. “But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored.”
Health experts – including Jerome Adams, nominated by President Donald Trump He argues that during his first term – the country’s public health system was weakened and misinformed over science and expertise.
“Morale has plummeted in our health care institutions, and talent is slipping away at a time when we face rising threats, from resurgent infectious diseases to worsening chronic diseases,” they wrote. “Repairing this damage may require challenging experts and experts who respect scientific integrity and transparency.”
The former surgeon general pointed to Kennedy’s advancement of “dangerous and discredited claims” about vaccines, which they described as misrepresentation and promotion of the risks of mRNA technology and Covid shots, for example. Also the United States recorded Worst measles outbreak in more than 30 years – Kennedy illustrated The fever and replacement of anti-vaccination doctors—as well as every member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which provides recommendations on vaccines for children and adults.
“Discrediting vaccines undermines one of the most important public health tools in American history,” the group wrote.
His warnings come as Kennedy has significantly shaken up the nation’s health department since his appointment from the role, ranging from vaccine guidance to cutting research funding. They also join a growing number of people in the health care field who have publicly called out Kennedy’s policies, including some calling for his resignation.
Meanwhile, According to AxiosTrump administration allies believe Kennedy’s “make America healthy again” agenda, as well as his recent guidance based on limited evidence linking Tylenol to increased autism in children, will both be big factors in helping Republicans win over voters during the 2026 midterm elections.
“Despite differences in perspectives, we have always been united by an unwavering commitment to science and evidence-based public health,” the former officials wrote. “The shared principle that has led us to this moment.”
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