Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s raspy voice was on full display when his high-stakes confirmation hearing got underway Wednesday — as ...

RFK Jr.'s raspy voice is due to spasmodic dysphonia. The neurological disorder produces muscle spasms in the voice box.

Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings to become the leader of the Department of Health and Human Services this week may have noticed his raspy voice, which is caused by a rare neurological ...

Kennedy Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing as potential Health and Human Services secretary, some may have noticed his voice had a raspy, strained sound.

One symptom of the rare neurological disorder is a raspy, halting voice. There is no cure for the condition, but patients can undergo speech therapy or vocal fold surgery. Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...

Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes a strained voice. RFK Jr. says he has had the disorder for ...

Throughout RFK Jr's time on the campaign trail, many wondered about his raspy voice and what sounded like difficulty when speaking or straining to get words out. Kennedy has a rare disorder called ...

often making the voice sound raspy, strained or breathy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started developing symptoms of the condition in 1996, when he was making most of his income from speaking engagements.

The politician and environment lawyer has not only sparked headlines and comments for his controversial stances on healthcare and unusual anecdotes, many have also noted his raspy voice.