White House defends Robert F Kennedy Jr amid CDC turmoil

Original article published on August 29, 2025

The White House has defended Robert F Kennedy Jr amid controversy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mr Kennedy, a relative newcomer to the public health arena, has been accused of misconduct and conflicts of interest in his role as the head of the CDC. He has been accused of misrepresenting the science of vaccines, and of collaborating with prominent vaccine critics. The White House released a statement saying that Mr Kennedy had been appointed based on his expertise and experience, and that his work at the CDC had been valuable and important. They urged the public to avoid misinformation and unverified claims about the work of the CDC and Mr Kennedy. This comes after a group of prominent scientists wrote a letter to the White House asking for an investigation into Mr Kennedy's alleged misconduct. It remains to be seen how this situation will develop and whether the White House will take any further action.