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Gov. Jared Polis cheers RFK Jr.’s nomination for health post despite anti-vaccine statements

November 14, 2024 US onAir Curator

Denver Post

Facing quick pushback, Colorado leader clarifies that science should remain at center of public health

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday cheered anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the nation’s top public health agency, highlighting the controversial nominee’s stances on “big pharma” and “corporate ag.”

Polis, a Democrat, faced quick pushback on social media after he said he was “excited” by President-elect Donald Trump’s selection, and he posted again an hour later to clarify his thoughts. A spokesman for the governor then further walked back Polis’ support for Kennedy in a statement to The Denver Post.

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