From his bid for president to his recent nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, there is one question constantly asked of Robert Kennedy Jr. — Why does he sound like that? The ...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, speaks with a raspy quiver in his voice. That’s because he has spasmodic dysphonia, a rare ...

During his Senate confirmation hearing for health secretary on Wednesday (January 29), many viewers pointed out Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s noticeably raspy voice. His unique tone is in fact due to a rare ...

Many public figures are known for their unique vocal characteristics. For instance, former U.S. President Barack Obama has been praised for his smooth, calm cadence. And Yeardley Smith -- the talented ...

If you're watching the Senate hearings today, you might be wondering what's wrong with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s voice. Spasmodic dysphonia is a chronic neurological voice disorder and a focal laryngeal ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Imagine waking up one day, opening your mouth to speak, and hearing an unrecognizable voice. Words and sounds that once came easy to you are strained and labored. Or worse yet, ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s distinctively strained, quivering voice has become a topic of discussion, particularly as he takes on a more vocal role as U.S. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human ...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, speaks with a raspy quiver in his voice. That’s because he has spasmodic dysphonia, a rare ...

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered questions during the second day of the Senate confirmation hearings for his nomination to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many people have ...

Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in February 2025, many people have noticed his voice sounds quivering and gravely, ...