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Concerns Mount Over Kennedy's Qualifications to Lead Health Policy

RFK Jr. Leading Our County's Healthcare Makes As Much Sense As A Blind Airline Pilot.

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Joshua Powell
Mar 14, 2025
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In a striking departure from conventional health leadership, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently appeared on Fox News with a cheeseburger and fries—an unusual public display for someone tasked with guiding national health policy. This appearance has reignited questions about his qualifications and concerning history of promoting health claims that contradict scientific consensus.

A Health Secretary Without Health Credentials

Kennedy's professional background reveals a significant gap in formal health education:

  • He holds a JD from the University of Virginia with training as an environmental lawyer.

  • He lacks medical education, scientific research training, or experience in healthcare settings.

  • He possesses no degrees in epidemiology, immunology, or nutrition science.

  • His publication record shows an absence of peer-reviewed research in scientific journals.

  • He has never treated patients or analyzed health outcomes in a clinical setting

This absence of formal credentials stands in stark contrast to the…

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