RFK Jr. Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing for HHS Amid Controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced a challenging confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, where he was grilled on his controversial views, particularly regarding vaccines. Kennedy has been criticized for his anti-vaccine stance and has faced opposition from medical professionals and even family members, with 75 Nobel laureates urging senators to reject his nomination. During the hearing, he asserted that partisanship should not influence health policy, emphasizing that 'there's no such thing as Republican children or Democratic children.' Senators, including Ron Wyden, confronted Kennedy about inconsistencies in his statements on vaccines, questioning his credibility. Despite his lack of medical training and government experience, Kennedy attempted to position himself as a candidate focused on addressing the chronic disease epidemic among children. His nomination is set to continue facing scrutiny as he prepares for a second hearing before another Senate committee.