The cartoon depicts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with a wide-eyed worm emerging from his ear, reacting in shock to his confirmation as HHS secretary. The speech bubble reads 'HE GOT CONFIRMED TOO?!?!' The February 2025 image references the recent Senate confirmation and Kennedy's publicized history with a brain parasite. Wexler uses the visual to highlight public and internal surprise at the appointment to lead federal health agencies.
On February 4, 2025, John Cole's cartoon portrays Donald Trump as a brain worm emerging from the head of a Republican elephant. The elephant clutches a document noting RFK Jr.'s nomination advanced by the Senate Finance Committee.
The February 2025 cartoon depicts a worm labeled RFK emerging from and consuming a brain marked Kennedy Legacy, with repeated nom nom sounds. It responds to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination hearings for Secretary of Health and Human Services under the incoming administration, highlighting concerns over his antivaccine views and credibility issues.
The cartoon shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at his HHS confirmation hearing with a bird labeled incoming bird flu perched on his head and an anti-vax worm emerging from his ear. He holds a sign reading make america healthy again as birds fly overhead. The image ties to his nomination under the incoming Trump administration and ongoing bird flu concerns in early 2025.
The January 31 2025 cartoon by Ratt responds to RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary. It contrasts a famous quote from his father RFK senior with a caricature of the nominee featuring a brain worm emerging from his ear and an anti-vaccine symbol on his shirt. The speech bubble twists the original idealism into a critique of unfounded beliefs about vaccines and public health policy.
Published December 16 2024 the cartoon shows Robert F Kennedy Jr in a red cap reading Make Polio Great Again. A green worm emerges from his head as a speech bubble asks what is wrong with your brain. The image responds to President elect Donald Trump naming RFK Jr as his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr has long promoted vaccine skepticism including past comments on polio and other diseases. The visual highlights ongoing debates over his fitness for the post amid public health concerns.
RFK Jr. appears in two panels holding a sign stating vaccines cause autism. A woman requests a second opinion in the left panel. The right panel shows a worm emerging from his head as the same claim repeats.
On November 16, 2024, Adam Zyglis published a cartoon showing a large head wearing a hat with a small Robert F. Kennedy Jr. figure emerging worm-like from the ear, dripping green fluid. The figure declares intent to make America healthy again. The image references Kennedy's reported brain worm and his nomination by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The visual ties directly to ongoing cabinet transition news after the 2024 election.
The cartoon shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with worms protruding from his head. The worms issue calls to go wild on food and medicines. A speech bubble from the figure advocates dropping seed oils in favor of more beef fat. The White House stands in the background. The top text identifies him as Mr. Trump's choice for health and food advice. The image appeared on November 2, 2024.
