TITLE: RFK Jr.’s Approval Drops to 33% Amid Health Policy Controversies
Poll Shows Declining Support for Health Secretary
A recent Quinnipiac University poll reveals that only one-third of Americans approve of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance. The survey of approximately 1,200 registered voters shows 33% approval versus 54% disapproval, marking a significant decline from earlier this year.
Consistent Downward Trend in Public Perception
Kennedy’s approval ratings have been steadily decreasing across multiple polls. While he maintained 38% approval in both March and June Quinnipiac polls, his current numbers represent a five-point drop. Additional polling data from other sources confirms this downward trend in public perception of the health secretary’s performance.
Controversial Policy Decisions Draw Criticism
Since assuming leadership of HHS, Kennedy has faced mounting criticism from public health experts for his policy directions. His overhaul of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices resulted in the dismissal of former CDC director Susan Monarez and the appointment of new members with controversial backgrounds regarding vaccine safety. The reconstituted committee has already moved to remove several vaccines from the market and childhood vaccination schedules with limited scientific justification.
Unconventional Health Claims Raise Concerns
Kennedy has promoted several scientifically unsupported health theories during his tenure, including:
- Emphasizing the unsubstantiated threat of “chemtrails”
- Diagnosing widespread mitochondrial problems in children
- Promoting the discredited link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism
Public Maintains Support for Vaccination Requirements
Despite Kennedy’s anti-vaccination stance, the Quinnipiac poll found that 67% of Americans support vaccine requirements for children attending public schools. This includes 46% of Republican respondents, indicating broad public support for vaccination mandates that contrasts with the health secretary’s positions.
Partisan Divide in Kennedy Support
The polling data reveals a sharp political division in Kennedy’s approval ratings. While his overall approval sits at 33%, he maintains 71% approval among Republican voters. This partisan support continues despite growing concerns about his health policies, with President Trump and other GOP leaders remaining publicly supportive of Kennedy’s agenda.
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