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Majority Disapprove Kennedy as Health Secretary Amid Trust Crisis

10/9/2025

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Kennedy Faces Disapproval

59% disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary, with partisan splits.
Democrats disapprove 87% vs Republicans 26%, signaling broader distrust of federal health agencies.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fell from 63% to 50% since 2023; the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics were cited for vaccine information in the poll.

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VIP Addresses Trust Erosion

The Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) has emerged as a key resource amid declining trust in federal agencies.
States issue independent guidance; coalitions like the West Coast Health Alliance diverge from CDC guidelines.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s removal of vaccine recommendations erodes trust in the CDC, prompting calls for alternatives.
The fragmented landscape risks conflicting messages and disparities for vulnerable groups.

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Kennedy Faces Disapproval

59% disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary, with partisan splits.
Democrats disapprove 87% vs Republicans 26%, signaling broader distrust of federal health agencies.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fell from 63% to 50% since 2023; the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics were cited for vaccine information in the poll.

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