Holly Robinson Peete and Jemele Hill Condemn Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Sickening Remarks on Autistic Kids Limitations

Robert Kennedy Jr., nominated by Donald Trump as Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced significant backlash for his remarks regarding autism. During a CDC conference, he controversially claimed children with autism would “never pay taxes, never hold a job, never play baseball,” igniting outrage online.Orlando Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost labeled his statement a “flat-out lie,” further marginalizing those with autism. Celebrity advocates, including Rosie O’Donnell and Holly Robinson Peete, condemned Kennedy's comments, asserting that their children enrich their lives and contribute to society.