Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once said vaccines caused autism. Now he'll run the government's vaccine program.

Kennedy's selection has drawn criticism from both the medical community and public health experts.

President Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his next secretary of Health and Human Services, according to multiple reports. Kennedy is a prominent environmental activist and the son of former US Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. He has no experience in public health or medicine.

Kennedy's selection has drawn criticism from both the medical community and public health experts. Kennedy has repeatedly made false and misleading statements about vaccines, including the claim that they cause autism. He has also promoted other debunked health claims, such as the idea that fluoride in drinking water is harmful.

The American Medical Association (AMA) has said that Kennedy's "anti-vaccine rhetoric" is "dangerous" and that his appointment to HHS would be a "threat to public health." The AMA has also called on the Senate to reject Kennedy's nomination.

The American Public Health Association (APHA) has also expressed concern about Kennedy's selection. The APHA has said that Kennedy's "anti-vaccine views are not based in science" and that his appointment to HHS would be a "disaster for public health."

Kennedy has defended his views on vaccines, saying that he is simply "asking questions" and that he is not "anti-vaccine." However, his critics say that his statements about vaccines are harmful and that he is not qualified to lead the nation's health agency.

In addition to his views on vaccines, Kennedy has also been criticized for his support of other controversial health claims. For example, he has promoted the use of unproven alternative cancer treatments and has claimed that 5G wireless technology is harmful to human health.

Kennedy's selection as HHS secretary is likely to face strong opposition from both the medical community and public health experts. It is unclear whether he will be confirmed by the Senate.