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Kennedy's Health Policies Under Fire Amid Surgeon General Debate

10/16/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health policy initiatives face skepticism after a KFF poll showing 59% disapproval of the HHS secretary.
Six former surgeons general, including Jerome Adams from the Trump administration, criticize Kennedy's approach as dangerous.
Trump nominated Casey Means, tied to the MAHA movement, as surgeon general.
Peter Lurie of the Center for Science in the Public Interest questions Means's qualifications.
Means could shape public health messaging if confirmed.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health policy initiatives face skepticism after a KFF poll showing 59% disapproval of the HHS secretary.
Six former surgeons general, including Jerome Adams from the Trump administration, criticize Kennedy's approach as dangerous.
Trump nominated Casey Means, tied to the MAHA movement, as surgeon general.
Peter Lurie of the Center for Science in the Public Interest questions Means's qualifications.
Means could shape public health messaging if confirmed.