Robert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated to be the next US health secretary, but some of his views are not backed by science.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, a nearly $2 trillion federal agency responsible for administering health insurance programs such as Medicare,

Kennedy Jr. suggested that the COVID-19 virus was engineered to give Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish people immunity.

After his 2008 victory over John McCain, Obama's team viewed Kennedy as a leading candidate for EPA Administrator, a key role in enforcing environmental laws.

President-elect Donald Trump said this week he’s nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — who was running for president himself not too long ago — to oversee the Department of Health and Human

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick​ to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.

CNN's Abby Phillip pointed to "another person who tried to raise concerns" about food served to American children.

The news prompted a sell-off across the industry. In the US, shares in Pfizer and Moderna sank more than 5% in early trading, while UK-listed firms AstraZeneca and GSK dropped 2% or more. Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said the pick had “spooked” shareholders, despite questions about how the new administration might pursue its threats.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced he wants to appoint vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr as the head of the US Department of Health and Human Services. The position has a broad remit across the US health industry,

Here are the debunked health claims that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made over the years that concern medical experts.

His ideas may sound good on bumper stickers but are unserious and often downright harmful,” Dr. Ashish K. Jha, dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health, wrote on social media.

New York City Eric Adams visited "The View" Friday to give his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump's presidency and what it will mean for the city.