Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous about his talk of removing corn syrup and pesticides from America’s food supply. The 71-year-old whose famous name and family tragedies have put him in the national spotlight since he was a child has spent years airing his populist and sometimes extreme views. A son of a Democratic political dynasty, Kennedy is seeking to become the nation’s top health official under President Donald Trump. Kennedy is softening his long-held beliefs, hoping to win approval from the Republican Party. Kennedy’s confirmation hearings approach this week. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous about his talk of removing corn syrup and pesticides from America’s food supply. The 71-year-old whose famous name and family tragedies have put him in the national spotlight since he was a child has spent years airing his populist and sometimes extreme views. A son of a Democratic political dynasty, Kennedy is seeking to become the nation’s top health official under President Donald Trump. Kennedy is softening his long-held beliefs, hoping to win approval from the Republican Party. Kennedy’s confirmation hearings approach this week. AP Technology and Science
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