Dallas City Wire

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, representing Texas' 30th district since 2023, shared a series of tweets on November 15, 2024, expressing her concerns regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential appointment as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under former President Donald Trump's administration.

In one tweet posted on November 15, 2024, Congresswoman Crockett voiced apprehensions about RFK Jr.'s stance on vaccination. She stated: "On pandemics: RFK Jr. told the Trump team in Oct. 2024 that as head of HHS he'll find 'federal data' to show vaccination is dangerous & yank vaccines off the market." She emphasized the historical significance of vaccinations in eliminating diseases like polio and smallpox in the United States and warned about their possible resurgence under RFK Jr.'s leadership.

Another tweet from the same date provided context about the responsibilities associated with leading HHS. Congresswoman Crockett noted: "First, context: HHS controls the CDC, Medicare/Medicaid, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and a whole bunch of other health-related agencies." She highlighted that managing these entities involves handling critical issues such as pandemics, food safety, abortion access, and drug research.

In another post made on November 15, 2024, she criticized ongoing appointments within Trump's cabinet by stating: "And the terrible Trump Cabinet picks keep coming. Let's talk RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary." While mentioning controversial anecdotes related to RFK Jr., she directed attention to how his potential appointment could impact citizens.