John Oliver Critiques RFK Jr. for Public Health Cuts

On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver delivered a scathing critique of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s management of public health under President Trump. Oliver condemned Kennedy's sweeping and abrupt cuts to HHS, which led to the loss of thousands of jobs and the discontinuation of vital research on issues like childhood cancer, diabetes, and lead poisoning. He highlighted the dangers of Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and the spread of misinformation, such as recommending Vitamin A or chicken soup for measles and citing fabricated health statistics. Oliver also called out Kennedy's dehumanizing comments about autistic people and the reckless elimination of research on minorities, AIDS, and vaccine hesitancy. In response, Oliver argued that the public health system, while imperfect, should be strengthened—not gutted—and warned that these actions put vulnerable populations at risk. Ultimately, Oliver asserted that Kennedy is unfit for his role and advocated for his removal, even by impeachment if necessary.