Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as Secretary of Health and Human Services on Thursday by a narrow margin of 52-48, which broke largely along party lines.
RFK’s contentious confirmation process saw opposition from all Democrats and Republican Mitch McConnell, primarily due to Kennedy’s controversial views on vaccines and past support for abortion rights.
Despite bipartisan concerns and a contentious confirmation process, Kennedy received backing from Republicans who aligned with President Trump’s agenda.
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His nomination has raised alarms in the public health community due to his history of spreading so-called misinformation about vaccines and his fierce criticism of Big Pharma.
As Secretary, Kennedy is expected to focus on nutrition and chronic disease, though his leadership may impact vaccine policies and health programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
This appointment marks a significant step up for Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, which seeks to crack down on harmful food additives and reassess how the nation approaches health and wellness.
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