Members of Robert F.

Kennedy Jr.'s family have called for him to step down as health secretary following a contentious congressional hearing last week.

During the hearing, Kennedy faced bipartisan questioning about his leadership of federal health agencies.

Kerry Kennedy, his sister, and Joseph P. Kennedy III, his nephew, issued statements on Friday criticizing his performance as head of the Health and Human Services Department.

They accused him of being a 'threat' to American health and wellbeing.

Joseph Kennedy III stated that RFK Jr.'s actions would cause pain to all Americans, while Kerry Kennedy emphasized that medical decisions should be made by trained professionals.

This is not the first time Kennedy's family has expressed concern over his policies.

Several relatives opposed his bid for presidency in the last election cycle and wrote to senators earlier this year calling for them to reject his nomination as Trump's health secretary due to his views on vaccines.

Kennedy, a well-known anti-vaccine advocate, has implemented sweeping changes within America's public health system over the past seven months.

These changes have included layoffs and the revision of vaccine guidelines, resulting in dissatisfaction among medical groups and Democratic-led states.