As RFK Jr. completes a year in the role of Health Secretary, numerous critiques highlight a significant decline in public health trust and the failure to deliver on key promises. Editorials and opinions express concern over a wide range of controversies surrounding his policies, noting that health data transparency has worsened and many public health initiatives have stalled. Critics argue that his leadership has caused devastation in the public health arena, with calls for a return to science-focused health policy rather than image-driven approaches. As trust in CDC and other health agencies dwindles, the implications of his tenure are being closely examined.