Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound raspy? Here’s what to know

Doctor defends RFK Jr.’s vaccine stance: ‘He’s not against vaccines’

Function Health co-founder Dr. Mark Hyman joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss RFK Jr.'s upcoming confirmation hearing for HHS and his stance on vaccines.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, sits in a meeting with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on Capitol Hill on Jan. 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Jon Cherry/Getty Images)

The prospective HHS head has spoken about his voice over the years, sharing that he was diagnosed long ago with a disorder called spasmodic dysphonia. (Associated Press)

The condition is neurological, stemming from an area of the brain that causes spasms in the muscles of the voice box. (iStock)