Democrats Weigh Impeaching RFK Jr. After 11 Measles Deaths as Some Eye MAHA Policy Deals
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Updated · The New York Times · Nov 12
Democrats Weigh Impeaching RFK Jr. After 11 Measles Deaths as Some Eye MAHA Policy Deals
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Nov 12
Summary
New Democratic majorities in Congress are split over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: some want investigations or impeachment, while others want to work with him on food and environmental policy.
11 measles deaths since Kennedy took office have sharpened the push against him, and a World Health Organization arm is expected next week to revoke the U.S. designation for having eliminated measles.
Bernie Sanders said he is open to impeachment and plans oversight as likely Senate health committee chair, though some Democrats say any cabinet impeachment effort would start with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Kennedy has signaled he will stay and press ahead, saying the Senate "no longer has any leverage" over him after Republicans lost power and praising incoming White House chief of staff Stephen Miller as a strong MAHA ally.
The fight reflects a wider political realignment: MAHA activists are frustrated with Trump over stalled food policies, and some Democrats see an opening to win health-focused voters even as Kennedy's vaccine stance repels many in the party.