Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) was in Harrisburg this morning to respond to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s rally in the Pennsylvania Capitol.
Leaning on her experience as a registered nurse, Collett shared the following statement condemning Secretary Kennedy & President Trump’s public health failures:
“Today, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is in Harrisburg talking about ‘Making America Healthy Again.’ But what we’re seeing isn’t a serious plan, it’s confusion replacing evidence, and spectacle replacing responsibility. And when national figures choose conspiracy over science, it doesn’t just hurt some people, it costs all of us more.
Make no mistake, this isn’t someone else’s problem. We all feel it when care is harder to access, when emergencies become routine, and when families are left without the support they need. That’s why I believe health policy has to be guided by evidence and expertise, not ideology.
Here in Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro and Democrats in Harrisburg are focused on delivering that kind of leadership—protecting access to care, strengthening prevention, and earning trust through results.”
Watch Senator Collett’s full video response.
What the Evidence Shows: Federal Public Health Failures Under Trump & RFK Jr.