Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, faced intense scrutiny and criticism during his Senate confirmation hearing. Democratic lawmakers accused him of concealing his anti-vaccine stance and promoting conspiracy theories that could undermine public health. A heated exchange occurred between Kennedy and Senator Elizabeth Warren over his potential financial interests in lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies.
02:48 | February 12, 202502:19 | February 11, 202502:01 | February 7, 202500:28 | February 12, 202503:15 | February 12, 202502:23 | February 10, 202501:41 | February 6, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, came under attack at a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers accusing him of covering up his anti-vaccine views and embracing conspiracy theories to dissuade use of lifesaving medicines. Massachusetts Sen.
“Senator, you’re asking me not to sue pharmaceutical companies,” Kennedy replied prompting Warren to sternly fire back, “No, I am not!”Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, came under attack at a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers accusing him of covering up his anti-vaccine views and embracing conspiracy theories to dissuade use of lifesaving medicines. Massachusetts Sen.
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