What Next | Daily News and Analysis TBD | RFK Jr. Is a Feature, Not a Bug
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Jan 31, 2025 
Dan Diamond, a White House correspondent for The Washington Post with a rich background in health care journalism, delves into the contentious nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. They discuss RFK Jr.’s controversial history with vaccines and how it shapes public health narratives today. The conversation highlights the political tensions during Senate hearings, critiques the Trump administration's healthcare strategies, and examines the far-reaching implications of RFK Jr. potentially reshaping the healthcare establishment.
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RFK Jr.'s Abortion Knowledge Gap
- During RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing, he couldn't answer a question about emergency abortion in states with bans.
- This highlighted his lack of preparation, even on recently litigated Supreme Court issues.
Inexperience as a Feature
- RFK Jr.'s inexperience might be intentional, fitting the Trump administration's desire for a reformer.
- They may want someone who can challenge the healthcare establishment, regardless of expertise.
Conflicting Vaccine Stances
- Despite claiming pro-vaccine stances now, RFK Jr.'s history reveals strong anti-vaccine advocacy.
- He founded Children's Health Defense, a prominent anti-vaccine organization, and has consistently questioned vaccine efficacy.