May 14, 2025
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — During Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hearing in front of the House Committee on Appropriations, he admitted that his “opinions about vaccines are irrelevant” and that he doesn’t “think people should be taking medical advice” from him.
“If RFK Jr. thinks his vaccine lies and reckless medical opinions are ‘irrelevant,’ then he has no business leading America’s health agencies,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “In just 100 days, he’s presided over the worst measles outbreak in decades, slashed billions from lifesaving research, and backed a plan to gut Medicaid for millions. That’s not just negligence — it’s deadly.
“RFK Jr.’s conspiracy theories aren’t harmless — they’re killing Americans. This isn’t leadership. It’s a public health crisis. If he doesn’t even trust his own advice, why should the American people?”
314 Action is the only national organization working to elect scientists across all levels of government—from the Senate down to local school boards. The organization is powered by a grassroots community of over six million people supporting scientists, doctors, and STEM professionals who will use science and facts to address our most pressing issues like climate change and health care.