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Trump's Aides Target HHS Secretary Over Vaccine Controversy

3/14/2026

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The White House, under scrutiny from U.S. President Donald Trump's insiders, targets Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over controversial health policies and a poor measles outbreak response and funding cuts.
Polls show Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism is unpopular, prompting Trump aides to take control of his department.
The White House hired Brad Smith to audit HHS operations to restore order.

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Story summary

The White House, under scrutiny from U.S. President Donald Trump's insiders, targets Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over controversial health policies and a poor measles outbreak response and funding cuts.
Polls show Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism is unpopular, prompting Trump aides to take control of his department.
The White House hired Brad Smith to audit HHS operations to restore order.