The View Co-Hosts Criticize RFK Jr.'s Health Policies
Co-hosts of ABC's The View expressed concerns about Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s fitness for office and the administration's health policies during a Thursday broadcast. They referenced his Senate hearings and past personal struggles. The discussion included comments on vaccine policy shifts and AI in medicine.
nypost.comKennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions this week. During the hearings, he discussed potential uses of artificial intelligence in medicine, stating that AI could revolutionize the field and make the Food and Drug Administration irrelevant.
Kennedy cited an example of a dog with cancer treated successfully using AI-developed personalized treatment. Reports indicate the White House has advised Kennedy to moderate his public statements on changes to national vaccine policy. The administration has reportedly moved to tighten control over the Health and Human Services department.
Comments from The View Co-Hosts On Thursday's episode of ABC's The View, co-hosts addressed Kennedy's role and the administration's policies. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin noted that Kennedy lacks a medical degree or science background and expressed concern over using personal anecdotes to guide federal policy.
She mentioned the department's decision to cancel $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine research, which she said is showing breakthroughs in treating pancreatic cancer and could have long-term consequences.
“This is our expert—somebody who does not have a medical degree, who does not have a background in science.”
Co-host Whoopi Goldberg raised issues about government transparency, stating that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has removed information on clinical trials. " Behar also referenced Kennedy's past, including his history as a former heroin addict and other personal actions.
contacted the Health and Human Services department for comment but did not receive an immediate response. The outlet also reached out to the White House.
