At the airport, where dozens had gathered, and on his way to Aquinnah, Kennedy was confronted by protesters opposed to his anti-vaccine work and cuts made to his health department, among other stances. Protesters carried signs calling to stand with science — like “Science not nonsense!” — and for a rejection of Kennedy’s presence on the Vineyard. Drumming and singing in the Wampanoag language rang out during the Aquinnah protest. The group advises cabinet members and other policymakers from across the federal government, and supports tribal members and causes. Still, Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe members at the protest were upset that there wasn’t enough community outreach from tribal leadership before Kennedy was invited onto their homeland.