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RFK Jr. Melts Down in Fiery Screed After NY Times Report on Him Being ‘Checked Out’ of His Job

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. erupted following a New York Times report which outlined his "minimal engagement" with many aspects of his job. The post RFK Jr. Melts Down in Fiery Screed After NY Times Report on Him Being ‘Checked Out’ of His Job first appeared on Mediaite.

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MediaiteNews report · Jun 11, 12:33 PM

RFK Jr. Melts Down in Fiery Screed After NY Times Report on Him Being ‘Checked Out’ of His Job

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. erupted following a New York Times report which outlined his "minimal engagement" with many aspects of his job. The post RFK Jr. Melts Down in Fiery Scre...

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Jun 11, 10:50 AM

‘I Normally Work Until 11 PM’: RFK Jr. Refutes Report He’s Disengaged

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'Had you read my calendar, you would have seen that I have back-to-back meetings all day, every day,' the health secretary said.

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