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Trust in CDC under RFK Jr. falls to lowest in five years: poll
Public trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has plummeted to its lowest level in five years, reflecting discontent amidst Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s tenure as Health Secretary.
- A new poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation indicates that trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is at its lowest since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The decline in confidence coincides with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s role as Health Secretary, particularly regarding vaccine policies and public health messaging.
- The survey highlights a partisan divide, with trust levels significantly affected by affiliations with the Democratic Party and Republican Party, reflecting broader political tensions.
Why It Matters
This decline in trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could hinder public health initiatives, especially vaccination efforts, and underscores the growing polarization in health communication in the United States.