Senator Sanders Urges Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Resign Over Vaccine Controversy

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is calling on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down from his position in President Donald Trump’s administration. Sanders warns that if Kennedy does not resign, Americans must speak out against his controversial views on vaccines.

Sanders, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, emphasized the importance of public health in a statement to Fox News Digital on Monday. “We’ve got to rally the American people. This is a huge issue,” Sanders said.

The senator, known for his progressive stance, highlighted the overwhelming evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of vaccines. “I’m not a scientist, I’m not a doctor, but I do talk to scientists, and I do talk to doctors, and the evidence is overwhelming. It’s not contestable. Vaccines work. They save millions and millions of lives,” Sanders asserted.

Why Bernie Sanders Is Calling on RFK Jr. to Resign

Sanders expressed concern over Kennedy’s history of skepticism towards vaccines and the potential impact on public health. He warned that spreading misinformation about vaccine safety could lead to a serious health crisis in America.

The senator joined a chorus of voices criticizing Kennedy’s appointment as Health Secretary and his controversial views on vaccines. Sanders accused Kennedy of disregarding the advice of medical experts and promoting conspiracy theories that undermine public health efforts.

In a recent opinion piece for the New York Times, Sanders wrote, “Despite the overwhelming opposition of the medical community, Secretary Kennedy has continued his longstanding crusade against vaccines and his advocacy of conspiracy theories that have been rejected repeatedly by scientific experts.”

Sanders’ call for Kennedy to resign comes on the heels of the dismissal of CDC Director Susan Monarez, who refused to implement new restrictions on vaccines as directed by Kennedy. The firing of Monarez sparked outrage among public health officials, leading to further resignations at the CDC.

Bipartisan Backlash Against CDC

The controversy surrounding Kennedy’s tenure as Health Secretary has drawn bipartisan criticism from members of Congress. Sanders and other lawmakers have raised concerns about the politicization of public health and the potential consequences of undermining vaccine confidence.

While the White House defended the decision to dismiss Monarez, critics argue that the administration’s actions risk eroding trust in scientific expertise and endangering public health efforts. Sanders and his colleagues are calling for accountability and transparency in addressing the vaccine controversy.

As the debate over vaccines and public health policies intensifies, Sanders remains steadfast in his commitment to protecting the well-being of Americans. The senator’s advocacy for evidence-based vaccine practices reflects his dedication to promoting public health initiatives and combating misinformation.

Contributors: Fox News Bonny Chu and Landon Mion