RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing underway. Why does he talk like that? Spasmodic dysphonia

Category: Health

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. faces scrutiny over his anti-vaccine stance as he is nominated to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He has a rare vocal disorder called spasmodic dysphonia, which affects his speaking ability. Treatments exist but there is no cure. The condition has gained attention due to Kennedy's public appearances during the Trump campaign.

Keywords: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., spasmodic dysphonia, vaccine opposition

Source: The Desert Sun

Update At: 1/30/2025

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