Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under fire as a Michigan Democrat gears up for a political showdown.
The New York Post reported that on Thursday, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) dropped a bombshell, announcing plans to draft articles of impeachment against Kennedy, citing a laundry list of grievances over his leadership at HHS.
Stevens isn’t mincing words, claiming Kennedy’s policies are a direct threat to public health. She’s pointing fingers at his funding slashes for medical research, calling it an outright “abdication of duty.” Well, if neglecting science is a crime, is this the trial of the century or just political theater?
The charges don’t stop at budget cuts—Stevens accuses Kennedy of violating his oath of office. She argues he’s failed to uphold the statutory responsibilities of HHS, particularly in overseeing the FDA and CDC. Is this a genuine concern or just a convenient cudgel for policy disagreements?
One of Stevens’ biggest gripes is Kennedy’s overhaul of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. She notes he’s cleared out every single member, a move she sees as reckless. If true, that’s a bold shake-up—but is it reform or ruin?
Then there’s the FDA, which Stevens claims Kennedy has politicized to a dangerous degree. She’s not offering specifics on how, but the accusation alone raises eyebrows. When did science become a partisan battlefield?
Stevens is particularly incensed by Kennedy’s vaccine policies, alleging they restrict access and promote unfounded conspiracy theories.
She highlights his withdrawal of federal recommendations for COVID-19 shots for pregnant women and healthy children. That’s a policy pivot that’s sure to ignite debate—protection or overreach?
Adding fuel to the fire, Stevens points to Kennedy’s cancellation of research on mRNA vaccines. She sees this as a direct attack on scientific progress. But couldn’t some argue it’s a push to redirect limited resources?
Another sticking point is Kennedy’s recent White House remarks linking acetaminophen to autism, which Stevens calls “wild and unfounded.” She believes this is a thinly veiled attempt to limit access to common medications like Tylenol. Talk about a bitter pill—should a secretary’s musings carry this much weight?
Stevens also accuses Kennedy of misleading Congress during his confirmation hearing. She claims he promised Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) that he’d leave the CDC’s vaccine panel untouched, only to reverse course. If accurate, that’s a broken pledge—hardly a good look for any leader.
The Michigan lawmaker isn’t holding back on the rhetoric either. “RFK Jr. is making our country less safe and making healthcare less affordable and accessible for Michiganders,” she declared. While her passion is clear, is this about safety or settling a political score?
Stevens further contends that Kennedy’s actions show a blatant disregard for science. “His contempt for science, the constant spreading of conspiracy theories, and his complete disregard for the thousands of research hours spent by America’s top doctors and experts is unprecedented, reckless, and dangerous,” she said. Strong words, but in a world weary of expert overreach, will they resonate with everyone?
With no response from HHS to media inquiries, Kennedy’s side of the story remains unheard for now. That silence might speak volumes—or it might just be a strategic pause. Either way, the public deserves answers.
