Nobel Prize winners urge senators to reject RFK Jr. as health services leader

Nobel laureates from various fields have written a letter urging US senators not to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr. as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. The letter, obtained by The New York Times, marks a rare instance of laureates uniting against a cabinet choice. They question Kennedy's qualifications and express concerns that his appointment could jeopardize public health and undermine America's leadership in health sciences. Despite typically avoiding politics, the laureates felt compelled to act. The Trump transition team, however, supports Kennedy, claiming he will restore healthcare integrity.

What potential consequences did the letter suggest could arise from Kennedy's appointment?

What stance did the group of Nobel laureates take regarding their involvement in politics?