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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucy Leeson

Trump’s new health secretary pick RFK Jr tells grandkids ‘Don’t be scared’ as he lets lizard bite them

Donald Trump’s new health secretary pick RFK Jr has shared a rare glimpse into his family life, in a new video.

Kennedy, the son of the late senator from New York and US attorney general, has been nominated by President-elect to be his secretary of Health and Human Services.

He has made a name for himself primarily promoting the bogus link that vaccines cause autism.

Away from politics, Kennedy shared a video of himself spending time with his young grandchildren.

In the video, posted to X on Tuesday (19 November), he is seen telling his grandchildren “Don’t be scared” as he encourages them to let a lizard bite their finger.

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