Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘can’t be trusted’ to lead: Dem Senator tells HHS Secy. to step down

Healthcare Leadership & Policy Concerns - Senator Cortez Masto expresses strong concerns about Secretary Kennedy's ability to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing potential harm to the healthcare system and increased costs for Americans [3][4] - The Senator calls for Secretary Kennedy's resignation, stating he lacks the ability to bring calm, stability, and safe policies to the healthcare industry [5] - Concerns are raised about the administration's impact on seniors, specifically regarding increased prices under Medicare Parts D and B [15] - Secretary Kennedy allegedly did not know his role as HHS administrator oversees Medicare policies [16] Political & Public Pressure - Achieving Secretary Kennedy's resignation requires bipartisan support, not just Democratic demands [6] - The Senator emphasizes the importance of public sentiment regarding high healthcare costs and access to vaccines [4] - There is a need for more individuals, including those within HHS, to speak out against Secretary Kennedy's leadership [12] - Pressure needs to be maintained at all levels to address the problems caused by Secretary Kennedy [15] Healthcare Access & Research - Concerns are raised about potential barriers to accessing COVID vaccines, with specific mention of challenges in Nevada [13][14] - The administration is allegedly eliminating research funding, including for Alzheimer's and pandemic preparedness [5] - The administration is accused of increasing costs for seniors and exempting essential cancer drugs from price negotiation, impacting access for patients [9][10] - One cancer drug costs families $175,000 per year, with pharmaceutical companies making $29 billion off it [10] Truth & Science in Healthcare - Secretary Kennedy is accused of lying, undermining the need for sound science in the healthcare system [14][15] - The Senator emphasizes the importance of truth, data, and science in healthcare policy [17]