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Colbert Slams Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine Agenda in Monologue

9/5/2025

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Stephen Colbert criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his September 5, 2025 monologue.
He highlighted Kennedy's contentious Senate hearing, facing scrutiny from both parties, including Sen. John Barrasso.
Barrasso, a physician, supported vaccines, raising questions about his vote for the anti-vaccine Kennedy.
Colbert noted Kennedy's firing of 17 vaccine advisory panel members and plans to appoint seven anti-vaccine replacements.
He humorously questioned Kennedy's rationale, referencing a bizarre asthma cure claim and the firing of former CDC Director Susan Monarez.

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Stephen Colbert criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his September 5, 2025 monologue.
He highlighted Kennedy's contentious Senate hearing, facing scrutiny from both parties, including Sen. John Barrasso.
Barrasso, a physician, supported vaccines, raising questions about his vote for the anti-vaccine Kennedy.
Colbert noted Kennedy's firing of 17 vaccine advisory panel members and plans to appoint seven anti-vaccine replacements.
He humorously questioned Kennedy's rationale, referencing a bizarre asthma cure claim and the firing of former CDC Director Susan Monarez.