HHS Clarifies Kennedy Comments On Reparenting
Kennedy has emerged as the primary candidate to lead the Department of Health and Human Services under President Trump. Members of the MAHA coalition expressed disappointment with Secretary Kennedy, citing a failure to deliver reforms to national health and food systems. Some coalition members reported feeling politically alienated by recent Republican actions. The HHS statement noted that Kennedy used a report that was taken out of context. Kennedy initially denied making a specific comment but later issued a statement via email. HHS stated that Kennedy's comments were taken out of context and that he was referring to a practice used in psychotherapy. Kennedy declined to answer a series of detailed questions sent by NPR regarding the matter. Black lawmakers have expressed concerns regarding these statements.
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NPR
“Kennedy emerged as the president's biggest foremost pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Now, many of the so-called MAHA coalition are disappointed with Secretary Kennedy.”
NPR
“taken out of context. The HHS statement said Kennedy used the report.”
NPR
“The HHS statement said Kennedy used the report.”
WNYC 93.9 FM
“Kennedy initially denied making the comment, but in a statement emailed to.”
WBUR Boston
“the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Kennedy did raise this idea of reparenting. They say Kennedy was taken out of context.”
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