Senator calls for criminal investigation of RFK Jr after Guardian report
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden is calling for a criminal investigation into US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following reports that he lied to Congress regarding a 2019 trip to Samoa. The controversy stems from Kennedy's testimony about his involvement in the region prior to a deadly measles outbreak.
Why it matters
The potential for a criminal referral against a high-ranking cabinet official creates significant political friction and raises questions about accountability for testimony provided during confirmation hearings.
Robert F Kennedy Jr at a press conference on 5 August 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky. Robert F Kennedy Jr at a press conference on 5 August 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky. Robert F Kennedy Jr Senator calls for criminal investigation of RFK Jr after Guardian report Newly obtained records indicate health secretary lied about Samoa trip during Senate confirmation hearings last year
Prefer the Guardian on Google A senior Democratic senator is calling for a criminal investigation into the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr , following reporting by the Guardian that indicated he lied during Senate confirmation hearings last year.
Ron Wyden of Oregon said: “RFK’s platform is built on lies and grifts that leave a trail of dead children in their wake. There are consequences for lying to Congress.”
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