US Scientists and Physicians are Sounding the Alarm: It is time to demand the impeachment of RFK Jr.

Here are four things you can do to help

Many scientists and physicians thought they could reason with RFK Jr and his cronies when he took over as head of HHS. They were wrong.

Since January the destruction of science and medicine in the United States has proceeded at a dizzying pace. Dozens of top officials resigned and fired, billions in already awarded grant funding in areas such as cancer, aging, and autoimmune disease have been clawed back. Pathogen testing for parts of our food supply have been ended at the federal level and our CDC does not have an acting head and can not even respond to reports of lead poisoning. Disease testing and tracking groups have been entirely disbanded, and vaccine development both in the public and private sector are under heavy fire.

Peter Marks’ resignation from the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) was stunning. Mark’s revelations that he had to block RFK Jr’s team from changing VAERS data while they also demanded evidence of vaccine side effects that simply don’t exist was a window into the disastrous conspiracy theory rabid “leadership” that is now driving decisions that will impact the health and safety of all Americans.

The tipping point for demanding impeachment is now here and it came in the form of the mass firing of the 17 person Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on June 9th, 2025.

It is now clear that RFK Jr is waging an all-out assault on medicine and science and to maintain otherwise is dangerously naive.

RFK Jr fired the 17 medical professionals and scientists on the ACIP under the guise that it was necessary to restore faith in vaccination and remove conflicts of interest.

This a lie.

RFK Jr, a lawyer, has worked for decades to directly undermine public trust in vaccination and has benefited financially from doing so. He has even published books that spread outright lies. It was not the dedicated medical scientists who were part of ACIP who eroded trust in vaccines.

ACIP has never been a rubber stamp for vaccines. They carefully review studies, data, ask questions, and have paused and denied vaccine approvals in the past. I have personally spent hours listening in to ACIP’s multi-day meetings as a public observer (yes they were all open to the public) and I can unequivocally say that this group proceeds with the utmost caution around any recommendation for OR against recommending vaccination - and they have done both.

ACIP has strict ethical standards around conflict of interest and all positions and advisory roles of each committee member are public information and carefully securitized. On the other hand RFK Jr failed to recuse himself from financially benefiting from a lawsuit against vaccine makers among other sources of income directly tied to his pushing of anti-vaccine propaganda.

So, the line has been crossed. What can you do to help scientists and physicians restore sane leadership to the HHS, FDA, CBER, CDC, and NIH?

Here are 4 simple ways that you can help. I’ll start with the hardest one first.

(1) Contact Your Representative And Demand Impeachment of RFK Jr.

Here are links to find your representative, talking points, and three draft letters (scroll down) that can help get you started.

15 Talking Points on Why RFK Jr. Should Be Impeached

Call your congressional representatives and leave messages or discuss what concerns you most, below is a summary list but there is even more out there. Here is how to find their phone number: Find your representative.

1. Decapitation of Public Health Leadership
   RFK Jr. oversaw or precipitated the resignation or firing of numerous senior public health officials, including the abrupt removal of the entire CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

2. Failure to Appoint a CDC Director
   Months into his administration, RFK Jr. has yet to appoint a permanent director of the CDC, hobbling the agency’s ability to coordinate national health responses and maintain public trust during disease crises.

3. Promotion of Vaccine Disinformation
   RFK Jr. has a long and well-documented history of spreading misinformation about vaccine safety and efficacy. His position of power dangerously amplifies this pseudoscience, undermining national immunization programs. Loss of herd immunity endangers the safety and well-being of all Americans.

4. Politicization of Public Health Policy
   RFK Jr's replacement of expert-led health bodies with ideologically aligned appointees erodes evidence-based policymaking and creates a dangerous precedent of politicizing health crises for personal or political gain.

5. Conspiracy-Driven Governance
   RFK Jr. routinely promotes conspiracy theories involving COVID-19, government agencies, and pharmaceutical companies. Such views have destroyed his credibility and threaten national stability when translated into policy.

6. Undermining U.S. Scientific Institutions
   His public attacks on institutions like the NIH, CDC, and FDA and their long-standing roles in research, food and drug testing, and disease prevention not only delegitimize decades of scientific progress but have also ended the careers of many of the next generation of scientists, discouraging thousands from engaging in public service.

7. Conflicts of Interest and Unvetted Affiliations
   RFK Jr’s close ties to anti-vaccine organizations and fringe donors—some with extremist or foreign affiliations—raise serious concerns about influence over domestic policy and national security risks.

8. Lack of Executive Experience and Crisis Management
   RFK Jr. entered office without meaningful experience in governance, and it shows. His chaotic handling of health emergencies and policy rollouts reveals a fundamental lack of executive competence.

9. Alienation of Global Health Partners
   His antagonistic views on global health organizations, including the WHO, have damaged diplomatic relationships and U.S. credibility as a global leader in health preparedness.

10. Erosion of Public Trust in Health and Safety
    His rhetoric has sharply decreased trust in public health guidance, leading to increased vaccine refusal, rising preventable disease rates, and public confusion.

11. Alignment with Extremist Movements
    RFK Jr. has appeared alongside far-right, conspiracist, and anti-government activists, legitimizing fringe ideologies that pose long-term threats to democratic norms.

12. Contradictory Civil Liberties Stances
    While claiming to champion civil liberties, his positions often embolden movements that promote disinformation and weaken protections for vulnerable populations under the guise of “medical freedom.”

13. Destabilizing National Policy Through Science Denial
    From climate to infectious disease, his rejection of scientific consensus undermines the ability of government agencies to plan long-term strategies and address urgent challenges.

14. Authoritarian Overreach in Public Health Administration
    By firing entire advisory boards, dismissing credentialed scientists, and centralizing decisions based on ideology rather than evidence, RFK Jr. has exhibited authoritarian tendencies incompatible with democratic public service.

15. Personal Financial Gain and Ethical Conflicts in Vaccine Litigation
    RFK Jr. has profited significantly from his leadership of anti-vaccine organizations such as Children’s Health Defense, which fundraises heavily on fear-based misinformation. Compounding this ethical breach, he has refused to recuse himself from involvement in lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers—despite having a direct financial interest in their outcomes—raising serious concerns about self-dealing, abuse of office, and conflict of interest in public health policymaking.

Three Draft Letters For Congress That Call For The Impeachment Of RFK Jr

Feel free to copy, paste, and adjust the language of these draft letters demanding the impeachment of RFK Jr. Each congressional representative typically has a way to contact them by email listed on their website. Here is a directory of congressional representatives and their websites.

Draft Letter 1: General

[Your Name]
[Your Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Date]

The Honorable [Representative's Full Name]
[Office Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]

RE: Demand for the Impeachment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Dear Representative [Last Name],

I am writing to you as a deeply concerned citizen and constituent to formally call for the impeachment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. His conduct in office has been reckless, dangerous, and fundamentally incompatible with the duties of a public servant entrusted with protecting the health and welfare of the American people.

Since assuming office, Mr. Kennedy has repeatedly undermined public health institutions, gutted scientific advisory boards, and replaced qualified experts with ideologues. Most alarmingly, his mass firing of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—amidst a growing measles outbreak—and his failure to appoint a new CDC director demonstrate a catastrophic failure of leadership when clear, evidence-based guidance is urgently needed.

His administration’s disorganized and ideologically driven actions have endangered children and vulnerable populations nationwide. The consequences of his actions are not theoretical—they are already being measured in illness and public confusion.

Equally troubling is his longstanding and well-documented financial entanglement with anti-vaccine organizations, including his continued role in Children’s Health Defense. He has refused to recuse himself from lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers in which he holds a direct financial interest. This is a gross conflict of interest and an ethical violation of the highest order.

RFK Jr. has spread disinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines, COVID-19, and other public health issues, using his office to amplify pseudoscience while weakening public trust in life-saving interventions. He has promoted figures and movements rooted in extremism and conspiratorial thinking, damaging the integrity of our public discourse and national security.

Additionally, Mr. Kennedy’s and his appointee Marty Makary’s attacks on the FDA and efforts to roll back food and drug safety regulations put all Americans at risk. His push to deregulate food safety oversight and sideline career scientists has already resulted in lowered standards for pathogen testing, and raises grave concerns about the implementation of a non-scientific product approval processes. These moves prioritize ideological interests over the health of American families.

As a constituent, I am outraged by his overreach, science denial, and his persistent efforts to dismantle the very institutions designed to protect us. His behavior is not only a betrayal of the public trust—it is a clear and present danger to the health and safety of our nation.

I urge you to act immediately to begin the process of impeachment proceedings against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. His continued presence in public office is untenable and threatens the well-being of every American.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I am counting on you to uphold your oath of office and defend the principles of truth, science, and ethical leadership.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Draft Letter 2: National Security Focused

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
[Date]

The Honorable [Representative’s Full Name]
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

Re: Urgent Call for Impeachment Proceedings Against RFK Jr.

Dear Representative [Last Name],

I am writing to express my deep concern over the misconduct of HHS head Robert F. Kennedy Jr. His recent actions demonstrate a clear pattern of abuse of office, disregard for public health, and ethical misconduct, all of which merit immediate impeachment proceedings.

Since taking office, RFK Jr. has used his position to spread dangerous health disinformation while maintaining financial ties to anti-vaccine organizations and refusing to recuse himself from lawsuits that could personally benefit him. This behavior represents a serious conflict of interest and undermines the trust and integrity expected of public officials.

Even more alarming is the structural damage he has inflicted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Under his leadership, key disease surveillance and response teams have been dismantled, including groups responsible for monitoring emerging infections, disease outbreaks, and early warning systems. This has severely weakened our national ability to detect and respond to biological threats in real time.

By gutting the agencies and systems designed to warn us about emerging pathogens and epidemics, RFK Jr. has left the nation exposed and vulnerable to crises such as the emerging threat of deadly avian flu (H5N1).

These are not partisan concerns—they are matters of national safety. RFK Jr.'s actions are not just irresponsible; they are dangerous. I urge you to uphold your constitutional duty to protect the American people and support impeachment proceedings before irreversible damage is done.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Draft Letter 3: Research Focused

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Date]

The Honorable [Representative’s Full Name]
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

Re: Call for Impeachment of RFK Jr. to Protect U.S. Scientific Leadership

Dear Representative [Last Name],

I am writing as a deeply concerned citizen alarmed by the devastating impact Health Secretary RFK Jr. is having on American scientific research. Recent reporting makes it clear that his policies are not merely misguided—they are dismantling the institutions that have made the U.S. the global leader in innovation and discovery.

Over the last several months, NIH has terminated nearly 800 research projects, including crucial cancer, autoimmune, childhood development, and aging studies—while proposing up to a 40–percent budget cut and laying off thousands of staff  (theguardian.com, wsj.com). These are not political luxuries—they are the foundation of tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs. The effects are immediate: clinical trials are halted midstream, young researchers face career-ending uncertainty, and entire labs are left shuttered.

This isn’t just shortsighted; We risk losing a generation of scientists and innovators. Once that talent is gone, rebuilding it—even with restored funding—could take a generations.

RFK Jr. has also announced plans to censor scientific publishing by blocking government-funded researchers from submitting to top-tier journals such as NEJM, JAMA, and The Lancet. He has even proposed creating government-run journals to replace them  (politico.com). This is not reform—it is the politicization of science at its worst, threatening the free exchange of knowledge and undermining the credibility of US Scientists. It is an embarrassment to the entire research field.

Together, these actions are eroding the global prestige and capacity of U.S. scientific institutions. In the name of politicized agendas, RFK Jr. is sacrificing decades of leadership, innovation, and economic competitiveness. If we do not act now, the long‑term damage to our health, economy, and global standing will be irreversible.

For the sake of America’s future, I urge you to support immediate impeachment proceedings against RFK Jr. We must defend the integrity of our research institutions and ensure that science in the United States remains second to none.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

(2) Sign this letter of support for NIH Scientists

The Bethesda Declaration (named for Bethesda, Maryland the location of the main campus of the NIH) is legitimate and has been signed by dozens of US Nobel Prize Winners. I have signed it. You do not have to be a scientist to sign it.

Here is the link: The Bethesda Declaration

(3) Donate to Groups Fighting For Science and Medicine

This doesn’t have to be a large donation but groups like CIDRAP and Stand Up For Science are working to make a difference. You can also send donations to your favorite social media creators (not me - find others) who are standing up and fighting back. It takes guts and people are doing this under the threat of career ending actions from our government. They’re doing it because the threat to all of us is very real, buy them a coffee.

(4) Talk To EVERYONE You Can About What is Happening

A very interesting study showed that it only takes about 25% of a group to change a majority group consensus if that 25% is persistent. Do not get discouraged if you feel like people aren’t listening. Be persistent, consider posting on social media (it does feel scary at first).

I have found that even the most adamant Trump supporter pauses long and hard when you tell them that our FDA has stopped testing milk, cheese, and yogurt for deadly pathogens.

Continue to share the information, all of it. Be persistent and be consistent. Know that you may not change the most hardened people, but those on the fence or waiting on the sidelines will join the chorus as it becomes clear to them that RFK Jr is a direct threat to their own personal safety and that of their children. Keep talking to them, the propaganda machine on the other side of this is relentless.

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Thank you dear reader for making it this far and thank you for standing up for medicine, science, and all of us.

This last note is for you, there is so much going on that feels dire and immediate, the deluge of negative headlines is crushing and fear inducing. Take some personal time and make sure that you do something that refreshes you, do not let yourself become paralyzed. I took a long hike today with my phone in airplane mode. It was fantastic. I urge you as we are facing down the greatest threat to our democracy and safety in living memory, make sure you still find time for yourself. The news cycle is relentless, but it will still be there in a few hours from now.