RFK Jr. hasn't completely alienated all his famous in-laws, however. Earlier this week, Chris Pratt came to the defense of the politician, whose cousin Maria Shriver is the mother of Pratt's wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger.

WHEN ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. was named secretary of health and human services, a certain kind of voter was thrilled. Some were Democrats, some were Republicans, and others were independents, but they were united in their belief that the nation was beset by a health disaster that could be laid at the feet of the government and experts.