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Federal Health Workers Issue Urgent Warning: RFK Jr.'s Statements Pose a Risk to Public Safety

A significant number of federal health workers are raising serious concerns about the impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements and actions, alleging they have put Americans in danger and fueled a dangerous climate of mistrust towards vital public health institutions. The concerns, voiced through internal channels and shared with media outlets, highlight a growing fear that Kennedy Jr.'s rhetoric has contributed to a breakdown in public confidence and, alarmingly, may have played a role in recent acts of violence against public health officials.

Specifically, these workers express deep worry over Kennedy Jr.'s repeated questioning of vaccine safety and efficacy, his promotion of unsubstantiated conspiracy theories surrounding public health measures, and his broader attacks on the credibility of organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They argue that these actions have created an environment where misinformation thrives, leading individuals to disregard expert advice and potentially endangering themselves and others.

The Link to Rising Mistrust and Violence

The concern isn't merely about the spread of misinformation; it’s about the tangible consequences. Several health workers have explicitly stated that Kennedy Jr.'s rhetoric has directly contributed to a climate of mistrust that culminated in the recent shooting at the CDC. While a direct causal link is difficult to definitively establish, the timing and the nature of the perpetrator's motivations have sparked serious introspection within the public health community.

“We’ve seen a steady erosion of trust in public health institutions over the past few years, and Mr. Kennedy Jr.’s amplified voice has undoubtedly exacerbated this problem,