Michigan lawmaker targets RFK Jr. with impeachment push
Hold onto your hats, folks—impeachment is back on the menu in Washington, and this time it’s aimed at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan, dropped a bombshell on Thursday, announcing her plan to draft articles of impeachment against Kennedy.
She’s accusing him of bungling health policy and endangering lives with controversial vaccine stances. While passion for accountability is admirable, one might wonder if this is less about principle and more about political theater.
Stevens’ Case: A Laundry List of Grievances
Stevens isn’t mincing words, claiming Kennedy has “violated his oath” and proven himself utterly “unfit to serve.” Let’s dig into the charges and see if they hold water.
The Michigan congresswoman kicked off her crusade with a fiery statement, alleging Kennedy is “making our country less safe” for folks in her state and beyond. If true, that’s a serious charge.
Some might argue, though, that safety isn’t a one-size-fits-all metric, and personal freedom in healthcare choices matters just as much. It’s a fair point in a debate this heated.
Vaccine Policies Stir the Biggest Storm
Among the specifics, Stevens points to Kennedy’s funding cuts for medical research, calling them an outright “abdication of duty.” Cutting research budgets is hardly a way to win friends in the scientific community. But in a world of tight fiscal belts, prioritizing spending isn’t exactly a crime.
Then there’s the claim that Kennedy has failed to uphold the statutory duties of HHS, particularly with the FDA and CDC. Stevens accuses him of politicizing the FDA, which could undermine trust in shaky institutions. But isn’t politics already baked into every federal agency?
The heart of Stevens’ impeachment push seems to be Kennedy’s vaccine policies, which she says are “restricting access” and peddling dangerous conspiracies. She’s incensed about his decision to pull federal recommendations for COVID-19 shots for pregnant women and healthy kids.
Wild Claims or Legitimate Concerns?
Stevens also slams Kennedy for allegedly removing every member of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. If he pledged to leave the panel untouched, as she claims, then breaking that word isn’t just bad optics—it’s a credibility killer.
On top of that, Kennedy is accused of canceling research into mRNA vaccines, a technology both celebrated and questioned. While some might cheer a pause on rushed science, others see a step backward. The jury’s still out on whether this is caution or chaos.
Stevens further targets Kennedy for making what she calls “wild and unfounded claims” about acetaminophen causing autism. If these statements lack evidence, they’re a head-scratcher at best and dangerous at worst. Shouldn’t the focus be on policy over soundbites?
Impeachment: Accountability or Overreach?
She also alleges Kennedy lied during his confirmation hearing about preserving the CDC panel. Trust is currency in Washington, and if Stevens can prove deception, that’s a strike against his integrity.
The congresswoman accuses Kennedy of “spreading conspiracy theories” that endanger lives and hike healthcare costs. While skepticism of Big Pharma has its place, pushing unproven theories from the White House lawn is risky. Turns out, actions have consequences, even for a maverick like Kennedy.
Stevens is adamant that “Congress must act” to hold Kennedy accountable, positioning herself as the leader of this charge. Impeachment is a heavy hammer—better reserved for clear corruption than policy disagreements. Is this about protecting the public or scoring partisan points?
