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June 8, 2026
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Criticized for Lax Leadership Amid Crises
- Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is accused of neglecting his duties, spending limited time at the HHS headquarters.
- Insiders report low morale and preparedness within HHS as it faces health crises like Ebola and measles.
- Advocacy groups demand Kennedy's resignation, citing his lack of engagement and focus on pressing health issues.
2 Sources
- RFK Jr is ‘checked out’ and scrolls his phone despite global health emergencies, workers sayJun 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM · Independent
- RFK Jr. rips journalist over report he has 'checked out'Jun 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM · The Hill