RFK Jr. undermines trust in expertise at HHS
RFK Jr. undermines trust in expertise at HHS  
Podcast: Trump's Terms
Published On: Tue Aug 12 2025
Description: From firing vaccine experts to cutting off research funding, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has undermined trust in expertise at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy