Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as US health secretary made official one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial appointments.

Kennedy’s confirmation came off the back of fiery questions from both Democrats and Republicans on his record on vaccines.

Under oath, Kennedy denied he was against vaccinations, but watching closely was investigative journalist Brian Deer, who says Kennedy is beyond a vaccine sceptic – he’s “the most prominent anti-vaccine campaigner in the whole world”.

Today, journalist Brian Deer on Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s real beliefs, and the impact his campaigning had on a deadly measles outbreak in the Pacific.

 

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Guest: Investigative journalist Brian Deer.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr&rsquo;s confirmation as US health secretary made official one of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s most controversial appointments.
Kennedy&rsquo;s confirmation came off the back of fiery questions from both Democrats and Republicans on his record on vaccines.
Under oath, Kennedy denied he was against vaccinations, but watching closely was investigative journalist Brian Deer, who says Kennedy is beyond a vaccine sceptic &ndash; he&rsquo;s &ldquo;the most prominent anti-vaccine campaigner in the whole world&rdquo;.
Today, journalist Brian Deer on Robert F. Kennedy Jr&rsquo;s real beliefs, and the impact his campaigning had on a deadly measles outbreak in the Pacific.
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Guest: Investigative journalist Brian Deer.

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RFK Jr’s anti-vaccine obsession

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