(NEXSTAR) – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who testified before the Senate Wednesday, has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech. The nominee to lead Health and Human Services has ...

From his bid for president to his recent nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, there is one question constantly asked of Robert Kennedy Jr. — Why does he sound like that? The ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has said he has spasmodic dysphonia. It is a voice disorder characterized by ...

Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in February 2025, many people have noticed his voice sounds quivering and gravely, ...

Many public figures are known for their unique vocal characteristics. For instance, former U.S. President Barack Obama has been praised for his smooth, calm cadence. And Yeardley Smith -- the talented ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia around 1996. One symptom of the rare neurological disorder is a raspy, halting voice. There is no cure for the condition, but patients can ...

If you're watching the Senate hearings today, you might be wondering what's wrong with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s voice. Spasmodic dysphonia is a chronic neurological voice disorder and a focal laryngeal ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went from making his own presidential run in this year's election to landing a Cabinet pick by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy ...

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered questions during the Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many people have noticed his voice ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is answering questions at his confirmation hearings before Senate committees on ...