Black Senator Condemns Robert F. Kennedy's DEI Comments as 'Unabashed Hubris' Demanding His Resignation

Maryland Senator Angela Alsobrooks is demanding accountability from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling for his immediate resignation in the wake of growing controversy. Her sharp rebuke came amid intense congressional hearings and nationwide protests, where Kennedy's remarks on public health sparked widespread alarm. Alsobrooks criticized his repeated spread of vaccine misinformation and dismissed his credibility outright, declaring, “Sir, you are the wrong person for this job.” The senator also voiced concerns about Kennedy’s unsettling comparisons between U.S. healthcare policies and China’s, warning that his approach signals a dangerous shift toward cutting essential health programs. Her stance reflects mounting frustration among lawmakers who see Kennedy’s rhetoric as both misleading and harmful to public trust. Alsobrooks emphasized the need for leaders grounded in facts, not fearmongering. As scrutiny intensifies, her firm stance marks a broader call for ethical leadership and public health integrity at a critical time for national well-being.