Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

“will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16

Cassidy said Kennedy had promised him during his confirmation process that the CDC would not remove statements on its website noting vaccines do not cause autism.

“I do believe that autism does come from vaccines.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16

Kennedy told Fox News host Jesse Watters in a 2023 interview, while running for president as a Democrat, that he believed autism comes from vaccines.

“do nothing as HHS secretary that makes it difficult or discourages people from taking vaccines.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16

Kennedy said in his confirmation hearing last year that he would do nothing as HHS secretary that discourages people from taking vaccines.

“The two-dose MMR vaccine is our safest and most effective tool to prevent this highly contagious illness,”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16

Kennedy told Fox News Digital in March 2025 that people should get the MMR vaccine.

“may even have been altogether fabricated.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioned the reports of measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania.

“They’re certain communities and certain religious communities that don’t want to do that, and we want to take care of those kids as well.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27

Kennedy acknowledged certain religious communities do not want vaccinations but said he wants to protect those children too.

“Vaccines are medical interventions … intended to permanently alter your immune system, and so parents ought to have a say in that, and the decision should be between the parents and the physician and not the state.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27

Kennedy argued that vaccination decisions should be between parents and physicians, not the state.

“The press is all covering this (as) if those measles deaths actually happened, and nobody is doing any critical inquiry to find out – we’re trying to find out whether those deaths actually happened, and we can’t figure that out.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27

Kennedy complained that the press was covering the measles deaths as fact without critical inquiry.

“We’re trying to get information about those two casualties,”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27

Kennedy responded to a question about reported measles deaths in Pennsylvania.

“We are actually restoring faith in the public health agencies so people will take our advice, and our advice is that people should get the measles vaccination,”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27

Kennedy claimed the U.S. is restoring faith in public health agencies and advised people to get the measles vaccine.

“According to a statement that was released by the Lancaster County Commission today, they do not find any measles status in Lancaster County. And they complained that the governor will not give them that information.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27

Kennedy cited a statement from the Lancaster County Commission and claimed the governor would not share information.

“wasn’t familiar with the precise proposal.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27

Kennedy said he was not familiar with a Florida proposal to eliminate certain school vaccine requirements.

“and the only state that won’t cooperate with us is Pennsylvania and we can’t get any information.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27

Kennedy said Pennsylvania was the only state not cooperating with federal health officials on measles outbreaks.

“best person for the job.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19

Kennedy expressed support for Overton's nomination in a social media post.

“I have seen her challenge assumptions, demand excellence, and turn bold ideas into meaningful results.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19

Kennedy continued praising Overton's work ethic and results in his social media post.

“Heidi brings exceptional judgment, professionalism, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the American people,”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19

Kennedy praised Overton's qualities in his social media post supporting her nomination.

“exceptional judgment, professionalism, discipline and an unwavering commitment to the American people.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Kennedy praised Overton's qualifications in a post on X after her FDA nomination was announced.

“looking at kids while I walk through the airports today, as I walk down the street, and I see these kids that are just overburdened with mitochondrial challenges, inflammation, you can tell it from their faces, from their body movement, and from their lack of social connection.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16

Kennedy described observing children's health while walking through airports and streets, in remarks made in August 2025.

“Injecting any amount of mercury into children when safe, mercury-free alternatives exist defies common sense and public health responsibility,”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2025-07-23 · reported 2025-07-23

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the decision to remove thimerosal from all influenza shots.

“Today, we put safety first.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said 2025-07-23 · reported 2025-07-23

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the decision to remove thimerosal from all influenza shots.

“Dr. Moore deserves a medal for his courage and his commitment to healing!”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-12

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised Dr. Moore on X for his actions.