Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound raspy? Here’s what to know
As RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for his confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, some may notice that his voice sounds raspy and strained. Here's what to know about his disorder.
What to Know About the Condition That Affects RFK Jr.'s Voice
That’s because he has spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological condition that causes the muscles affecting the vocal cords to spasm. Kennedy has previously spoken about the way the condition affects his life.
RFK Jr's Voice Explained
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, January 29, as he seeks confirmation as the nation's health secretary. Ahead of his confirmation hearing, articles about the sound of his voice and his spasmodic dysphonia have been in the news. This is what you need to know about the condition.
Why is RFK Jr.'s voice raspy? He has a neurological disorder called spasmodic dysphonia
RFK Jr.'s raspy voice is due to spasmodic dysphonia. The neurological disorder produces muscle spasms in the voice box.
RFK Jr.'s Trembling Voice Is the Result of a Condition Called Spasmodic Dysphonia
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a disorder called spasmodic dysphonia that makes it sound like his voice is shaking. He has said the neurological disease began to affect him when he was 42. “I have a tremble in my
Why is RFK Jr.’s voice raspy? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s raspy voice was on full display when his high-stakes confirmation hearing got underway Wednesday — as lawmakers grilled President Trump’s controversial pick to
RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing underway. Why does he talk like that? Spasmodic dysphonia
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has a condition called spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the sound of a raspy voice due to spasms in the vocal cords.
What is spasmodic dysphonia, the condition that impacts RFK Jr.'s voice?
The neurological condition can cause people like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to have voices that break and can sound “strangled.”
‘Daily Show’ Host Jeered for Imitating RFK Jr.’s ‘Velvet’ Voice
Michael Kosta joked that the only thing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needed to do in his confirmation hearing Wednesday was “just try and sound slightly normal for, like, two hours.” The recurring Daily Show host played a clip from Kennedy‘s hearing,
Why Does RFK Jr. Sound Like That? MDs Break Down Spasmodic Dysphonia
Spasmodic dysphonia impacts about 50,000 people in North America. Here's what to know about what causes spasmodic dysphonia and how it's treated.
RFK Jr.'s raspy voice is the result of a condition called spasmodic dysphonia. What is it?
Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes a strained voice. RFK Jr. says he has had the disorder for decades and treats it with Botox injections, a common treatment.
A rare brain disorder robbed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of his strong speaking voice
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spasmodic dysphonia, a voice disorder caused by a malfunction in the brain. Here’s what to know.
Senator Rips Into RFK Jr. — And Gets Him To Admit He Spread A Conspiracy Theory
It isn’t often that Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) raises his voice, but he sure did Wednesday while taking Robert Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr defends vaccine stance as protesters disrupt hearing for Trump's health secretary pick
If Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination is confirmed, he will lead a federal agency overseeing US medical research and food ...