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RFK Jr. tells grandkids 'Don't be scared' as he lets lizard bite them

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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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