US Senate Committee Grills RFK Jr. on Vaccine Policies Amid Leadership Turmoil

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during a Senate Finance Committee hearing regarding his vaccine policies and recent leadership decisions, including the firing of CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez. Senators expressed bipartisan concern about how Kennedy's actions are affecting public trust in vaccines and the CDC, especially amid confusion over COVID vaccine eligibility. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, while critical, offered Kennedy an opportunity to clarify his stance on vaccine transparency, noting the extensive vaccination schedule children undergo. Kennedy defended himself against accusations of being anti-vaccine, emphasizing his support for medicine and the need for transparency in vaccine information. The hearing highlighted deep divisions over vaccine policy and raised questions about the future direction of U.S. public health leadership under Kennedy. These developments have sparked worries among lawmakers and health professionals about the stability and clarity of national vaccine guidelines.