- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr faced intense scrutiny from Democratic senators during a Senate Finance Committee hearing over his public health policies and actions.
- Democrats criticized Kennedy for alleged mismanagement, including the mass exodus from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the cancellation of significant vaccine development projects.
- Kennedy defended his approach, asserting he is “pro-science” rather than “anti-vax,” and argued for accountability within the CDC to improve national health.
- The hearing became contentious, with some Democratic senators labelling Kennedy a “charlatan” and accusing him of undermining public trust in health agencies.
- Despite most Republicans supporting his nomination, several, including Senators Bill Cassidy and John Barrasso, also voiced concerns about Kennedy's impact on public health and vaccine policy.
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