At least six former and current Republican officials have criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the health and human services secretary faces escalating scrutiny.

Republican senators and figures linked to President Donald Trump 's first administration have all publicly questioned Kennedy over his policies and running of the department in separate statements.

Newsweek contacted the HHS by email outside of normal business hours to comment on this story.

Why It Matters

Recently Kennedy, who assumed the HHS leadership role in February, has been met with growing disapproval for his views and handling of the department.

The Centers for Disease Control, a HHS agency, fired 600 employees in August and last month the White House dismissed CDC Chief Dr. Susan Monarez and replaced her wit

See Full Page