Kennedy denies suggesting Black children on ADHD meds should be "re-parented" at wellness farms.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced scrutiny during a congressional hearing after Rep. Terri Sewell confronted him over a 2024 podcast comment suggesting Black children on ADHD medication should be "re-parented" at wellness farms. Kennedy denied making the statement, claimed he didn't understand the phrase, and refused to confirm the quote despite audio evidence. The exchange highlighted concerns about his controversial rhetoric and racialized views on mental health treatment.