Joe Kennedy III split with uncle RFK Jr. over 'grave concerns' about U.S. health

Joe Kennedy III Criticizes Uncle RFK Jr. Over US Health Concerns

Joe Kennedy III expressed "grave concerns" about the US health system, leading him to condemn his uncle's leadership as head of the Department of Health and Human Services.

For a family that’s grown up in public life, we all have our differences, as families will have. We have for generations done our best to keep those disagreements out of the spotlight.

At the STAT Summit in Boston, Kennedy elaborated on his concerns, which prompted him to call for his uncle's resignation last month.

Kennedy, a former Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, acknowledged having "great memories" of growing up with his uncle, but his concerns about the health system took precedence.

Author's summary: Joe Kennedy III criticizes his uncle's health leadership.

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STAT STAT — 2025-10-17