From 'brilliant' to 'dangerous': Mixed reactions roll in after Trump picks RFK Jr. for top health post

RFK Jr. is a controversial figure with a history of making false claims about vaccines.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, has been appointed by President Trump to a new position as head of a commission on vaccine safety.

The appointment has been met with mixed reactions. Some praised Kennedy's appointment, calling him a "brilliant" and "courageous" advocate for vaccine safety.

Others, however, have expressed concern about Kennedy's qualifications for the role. They point to his history of making false claims about vaccines, including claims that they cause autism.

Kennedy has a history of making false claims about vaccines.

Kennedy has been a vocal critic of vaccines for many years. He has claimed that vaccines are linked to autism, a claim that has been repeatedly debunked by scientific studies.

Kennedy has also claimed that vaccines contain harmful ingredients, such as mercury and aluminum. These claims have also been debunked by scientists.

Despite the lack of scientific evidence to support his claims, Kennedy has continued to speak out against vaccines. He has written books and articles on the topic, and he has testified before Congress on the dangers of vaccines.

Some experts are concerned about Kennedy's appointment.

Some experts are concerned about Kennedy's appointment to the commission on vaccine safety. They worry that he will use his position to spread misinformation about vaccines.

Dr. Paul Offit, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania, said that Kennedy's appointment is "a dangerous precedent." He said that Kennedy is "not a credible source of information on vaccines."

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that he is "deeply concerned" about Kennedy's appointment. He said that Kennedy's "anti-vaccine rhetoric" is "a threat to public health."