During a heated Senate Finance Committee hearing, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced off with Republicans and Democrats alike over his anti-vaccine policies that are putting Americans health in jeopardy. As senators scolded him for ignoring the science on vaccine efficacy and unnecessarily risking peoples lives, many couldnt help but notice the secretarys constant heavy breathing into the microphone. Related RFK eviscerated for saying he knows kids health is in crisis since they look stressed at airports Many pointed out that the ominous sounds were reminiscent of Star Wars villain Darth Vader. Other comments implied that his breathing is all the proof anyone needs to demonstrate the absurdity of his ideas about staying healthy by ignoring best-practice medical care and basic health recommendations.Some also brought up his comments about diagnosing so-called mitochondrial challenges in children by observing them at airports, implying that perhaps he is the one who should be assessed. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today The irony of Jr.'s labored breathing while Sen. Wyden was talking about vaccinating against respiratory illnesses was almost too much. Leslie Street (@StreetLeslie2) September 4, 2025If I saw him at the airport, Id be concerned abiyoyoyo emphasis on the yo (@brajohns313) September 4, 2025Yeah this guys the picture of health right J (@itsmejayd63) September 4, 2025It's a mitochondrial thing. The Goat Yogi (@r_endymion) September 4, 2025But isn't he the ultimate picture of Health one that we are all meant to emulate and take his advice 100%? What the f this wrong with this country? I'm getting to the point that I hope the comet is coming DrLJRose (@idesignecourses) September 4, 2025This mic breathing is disturbing, and incredibly annoying. This country's health Secretary sounds like he should be rushed to the ER immediately. Claire S (@SaintLaurant) September 4, 2025RFK checks many boxes one would want in an HHS secretary including former heroin addict, worm-damaged brain, steroid-damaged vocal chords, chemically-tanned leathery skin. Dj Omega Mvp (@DjOmegaMVP) September 4, 2025Imagine the HHS SECRETARY sounding like this but giving health advice J.B. (@jayrashaad84) September 4, 2025What kind of inbred psycho morons would take advice from someone that sounds like hes on his deathbed?? Youre gonna tell ME not to vaccinate my kids and you sound like that? As my grandmother used to say, POUND SAND #RFKMustGo #VACCINATE #vaccinessavelives Tara (@Ih8maga4life) September 4, 2025He sounds like the unhealthiest person in that room. Your Punk Mom (@YourPunkMom) September 4, 2025He sounds almost as scary as he is. Not Darth Vader, but plays him in real life. DS (@DuaneStephens) September 4, 2025Why is he having a difficult time breathing if he is suppose to be in such good shape?. GOP Clown Car (@car_trump) September 4, 2025Make America Healthy Again means making everyone sound like they have a death rattle, apparently https://t.co/bUUy9btJcX Ben Panko (@btpanko) September 4, 2025He's Trump's poster boy for Public Health, what else would we expect other than a brain worm addled snake oil salesman with NO qualifications what so ever for this position? https://t.co/rR788VBH6g SHeath (@LuvizBlind) September 4, 2025 Kennedy a conspiracy theorist who has no background in medical science has been a prominent voice in the anti-vaccine movement, which is based on pseudoscience and uses misinformation to spread the belief that vaccines dont prevent disease. He formerly chaired the Childrens Health Defense, an anti-vaccine organization that claims that vaccines cause autism, ADHD, food allergies, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.