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Calls for Kennedy's Impeachment Rise Amid Public Health Crisis

9/5/2025

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Impeachment calls for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. increased following a Senate hearing focused on public health and vaccine misinformation.
His decision to fire CDC Director Susan Monarez faced bipartisan backlash, including demands for resignation from conservative figures.
Critics point to major cuts in CDC programs and an anti-vaccination campaign, raising alarms about public health safety.

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Impeachment calls for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. increased following a Senate hearing focused on public health and vaccine misinformation.
His decision to fire CDC Director Susan Monarez faced bipartisan backlash, including demands for resignation from conservative figures.
Critics point to major cuts in CDC programs and an anti-vaccination campaign, raising alarms about public health safety.