Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Nowhere Near As Good At Bullsh*tting As He Thinks He Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently testified in multiple congressional hearings, where he made statements regarding vaccine safety that were reported as a tone shift, though critics argue these were carefully worded to appease certain audiences. He was also pressed on his past comments about sending Black children to “wellness farms” for “reparenting,” which he denied or claimed ignorance about, despite recordings existing. The hearings also touched upon his department’s approach to gun violence and Black maternal mortality, with Kennedy deflecting or offering unconvincing responses.

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in three congressional hearings, facing questions about vaccines and other controversial statements.
• The New York Times reported a “tone shift” in Kennedy’s statements on vaccine safety, but critics argue his language remains evasive and coded.
• Kennedy was questioned about his past remarks suggesting “wellness farms” for “reparenting” Black children, which he largely denied or downplayed.
• He was criticized for his department’s handling of gun violence and Black maternal mortality, with his responses deemed inadequate or dismissive.
• Critics accuse Kennedy of prioritizing pseudoscientific beliefs over public health and ignoring real-world consequences.