Fact check: RFK Jr’s statements during Senate confirmation hearing

Category: Politics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearings for the role of HHS secretary, where he downplayed and denied past controversial statements on vaccines, abortion, and other health issues. Legislators highlighted inconsistencies in his positions, particularly regarding his views on vaccines and abortion, as well as his past comparisons of the CDC to Nazi death camps. Kennedy's responses often involved claims of mischaracterization, despite direct quotes from his previous statements.

Keywords: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senate confirmation hearings, HHS secretary

Source: Aljazeera.com

Update At: 1/31/2025

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