General Discussion

Censorship in medicine doesn’t just silence inconvenient voices—it restricts the flow of information that could impact your health.

To the United States Senators of the 119th Congress: We, the undersigned physicians, write to urge you to seize this historic opportunity to confront America’s chronic disease crisis by confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The stakes could not be higher. The chronic disease epidemic now threatens our nation’s future—undermining human capital, compromising national security, and straining our economy to the breaking point. In the early 1980s, fewer than 13% of U.S. children suffered from a chronic condition. Today, that figure has soared to nearly 60%, and an alarming 77% of young adults are ineligible for military service due to health issues. Chronic disease and mental health now account for 90% of the nation’s $4.3 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures. These trends are not just unsustainable—they are existential. This letter reflects the collective voice of physicians and medical professionals committed to reversing these devastating trends. We believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr. possesses the vision, integrity, and leadership essential for this critical moment in public health. His unwavering commitment to scientific transparency and his determination to address the root causes of illness make him uniquely qualified to lead HHS. Mr. Kennedy’s nomination represents an unparalleled chance to restore our nation’s health and renew trust in our public health institutions. He has pledged to return federal health agencies to their tradition of evidence-based science, ensuring accountability and transparency at every level. His commonsense policy priorities—including removing harmful substances from our food, water, and medicines—are grounded in the urgent need to combat the chronic disease epidemic and to Make America Healthy Again. America stands at a crossroads. The conventional approaches of the past have failed to reverse our declining health outcomes. By confirming Mr. Kennedy, you will empower a leader prepared to tackle these challenges head-on, delivering the bold, systemic reforms our public health system desperately needs. As Mr. Kennedy has so aptly stated: “Ultimately, the only thing that will save our country and our children is if we choose to love our kids more than we hate each other.” We urge you to put our children, families, and nation first by confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Sincerely, Doctors for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.