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

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

As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the confirmation hearing for Health and Human Services Secretary, some may have noticed that his voice has a raspy, strained sound.

Spasmodic dysphonia can strain an individual's ability to speak, sometimes causing their voice to sound hoarse or breathy. Humming, laughing, singing, swallowing, and crying can also be impacted.

Kennedy's condition is called spasmodic dysphonia, which is a neurologic disorder that can affect the voice and speech by ...

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 ...