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RFK Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary: Outrage Erupts Over Anti-Vax Nominee

The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary in a 52-48 vote, despite significant Democratic opposition citing his lack of qualifications and anti-vaccine stance. His appointment, secured with key Republican support including Senators Cassidy, Collins, and Murkowski, places a prominent vaccine skeptic in charge of the nation’s $2 trillion healthcare system. This grants him oversight of agencies he has previously challenged, including the CDC and FDA. The confirmation followed Kennedy’s withdrawal from his presidential bid and subsequent endorsement of Donald Trump.

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Senator Rips Kennedy Jr. for Spreading Conspiracy Theories

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Senator Michael Bennet sharply questioned Robert Kennedy Jr.’s qualifications for the position of health secretary, citing a long history of promoting unsubstantiated claims. Bennet directly confronted Kennedy about past statements concerning COVID-19, Lyme disease, and the link between pesticides and transgender identity, highlighting the inconsistencies and dangers of such misinformation. Kennedy often hedged or denied making the claims, prompting Bennet to raise his voice and emphasize the life-or-death implications of the position. Bennet ultimately urged his colleagues to reject Kennedy’s nomination, citing the abundance of better-qualified candidates.

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