More than 1,000 current and former employees of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have demanded the resignation of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing concerns that his actions jeopardize public health and violate constitutional principles. The open letter, released today, warns that Kennedy’s decisions are not based on scientific evidence but rather on partisan politics.
The letter underscores the urgency of the situation, stating, “Our oath compels us to speak out when the Constitution is violated and the American people are put at risk.” The signatories are calling for the appointment of a new secretary who will prioritize health policy grounded in independent, peer-reviewed scientific data.
This is the second letter of its kind; an initial appeal signed by over 800 employees was issued on August 20, shortly after a tragic shooting incident at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta. That letter emphasized the dangers of undermining trust in public health officials, stating that such actions “endanger lives.”
As the calls for Kennedy"s resignation grow, employees express increasing concern over the direction of health policies in the U.S. The situation raises significant questions about the future of health governance and the potential implications for public health initiatives nationwide. For related coverage, see Florida Ends Mandatory Vaccination for Schoolchildren Amid Health Concerns.
