Health Secretary RFK Jr. faces scrutiny over vaccine policies during Senate hearing
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning from senators over his healthcare changes, with President Trump expressing support for his unique approach.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning from senators over his healthcare changes, with President Trump expressing support for his unique approach.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning from senators over his healthcare changes, with President Trump expressing support for his unique approach.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a contentious Senate hearing, where lawmakers challenged his recent healthcare changes, including his skepticism about established vaccines.
President Donald Trump expressed support for Kennedy during a dinner with tech industry leaders at the White House Thursday night, stating, "He's a very good person and he means very well, and he's got some little different ideas."
"He's got a different take and we want to listen to all of those takes," Trump said.
Trump further emphasized his approval of Kennedy's distinct approach, saying he likes RFK Jr. and appreciates his differences.
Kennedy recently ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez and has been altering the nation's vaccine policies, raising concerns among some senators.
Republican Senators and , both physicians, voiced their apprehensions about Kennedy's actions against vaccine access and questioned his credibility.
During the hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy asked Kennedy, "Do you agree with me that the president, the president deserves a Nobel Prize for Operation Warp Speed?" Kennedy responded affirmatively. Cassidy then challenged Kennedy's previous statements, saying, "But you just told Senator Bennett that the COVID vaccine killed more people than COVID." Kennedy answered, "I did not say that."
North Carolina Senator also sought answers from Kennedy, reading a list of questions and requesting clarity on Kennedy's stance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine after the hearing.
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