RFK Jr. not confirmed as head of HHS: details on rumors
30 january 2025 в 02:37
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known as RFK Jr., was nominated by Donald Trump for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services in the United States after the latter won the 2024 presidential election. Since Kennedy, the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, had previously made controversial remarks about various healthcare policies in the US, members of the Senate Finance Committee questioned him at a confirmation hearing on January 29, 2025. So, was RFK Jr. confirmed?
In his opening statement, Kennedy addressed the Senate Finance Committee, stating: «Today, the overall health of Americans is in a critical condition» and emphasizing that he «promised President Trump that if confirmed, [he] will do everything possible to get Americans' health back on track».
Find out if RFK Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
No, RFK Jr. has not been confirmed to the leadership position in the federal agency HHS yet. According to previous reports, he is expected to undergo two confirmation hearings.
It is unclear when exactly the Senate Finance Committee may potentially confirm Kennedy. The Senate must hold a vote, as was the case with Pete Hegseth and other Trump cabinet nominees.
RFK’s cousin criticized him in a video presented to the senators. At the beginning of her speech, she noted: «I've known Bobby my whole life. We grew up together. It’s no wonder he keeps birds of prey as pets, because he himself is a predator».
«Bobby craves attention and power», - she claimed. «Bobby preys on the desperation of parents of sick children — vaccinating his own children while hypocritically discouraging other parents from vaccinating theirs… He has no relevant experience in government, finance, management, or medicine. His views on vaccines are dangerous and deliberately misinformed. The facts alone should disqualify him, but he has personal qualities related to this job that, in my opinion, are even more concerning».
Despite his previous anti-vaccination statements, RFK clarified during his first confirmation hearing that he is not seeking to abolish all vaccines in America. He also noted that his six children are vaccinated.
«In my work, I have often disrupted the established order by asking uncomfortable questions», - admitted Kennedy, adding that he does not intend to apologize for it.
No, Kennedy did not outline a plan to give up fast food. However, he noted during the confirmation hearing that people should be informed about how it can affect their health.
«But I don’t want to take food away from anyone», - RFK said, referring to Trump’s occasional desire to eat at McDonald’s. «If you like… a cheeseburger at McDonald’s, Diet Coke, which my boss loves, you should be able to get them. If you want to eat, you should be able to do so, but you should know how it will affect your family and your health»
In his opening statement, Kennedy addressed the Senate Finance Committee, stating: «Today, the overall health of Americans is in a critical condition» and emphasizing that he «promised President Trump that if confirmed, [he] will do everything possible to get Americans' health back on track».
Find out if RFK Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
No, RFK Jr. has not been confirmed to the leadership position in the federal agency HHS yet. According to previous reports, he is expected to undergo two confirmation hearings.
It is unclear when exactly the Senate Finance Committee may potentially confirm Kennedy. The Senate must hold a vote, as was the case with Pete Hegseth and other Trump cabinet nominees.
RFK’s cousin criticized him in a video presented to the senators. At the beginning of her speech, she noted: «I've known Bobby my whole life. We grew up together. It’s no wonder he keeps birds of prey as pets, because he himself is a predator».
«Bobby craves attention and power», - she claimed. «Bobby preys on the desperation of parents of sick children — vaccinating his own children while hypocritically discouraging other parents from vaccinating theirs… He has no relevant experience in government, finance, management, or medicine. His views on vaccines are dangerous and deliberately misinformed. The facts alone should disqualify him, but he has personal qualities related to this job that, in my opinion, are even more concerning».
Despite his previous anti-vaccination statements, RFK clarified during his first confirmation hearing that he is not seeking to abolish all vaccines in America. He also noted that his six children are vaccinated.
«In my work, I have often disrupted the established order by asking uncomfortable questions», - admitted Kennedy, adding that he does not intend to apologize for it.
No, Kennedy did not outline a plan to give up fast food. However, he noted during the confirmation hearing that people should be informed about how it can affect their health.
«But I don’t want to take food away from anyone», - RFK said, referring to Trump’s occasional desire to eat at McDonald’s. «If you like… a cheeseburger at McDonald’s, Diet Coke, which my boss loves, you should be able to get them. If you want to eat, you should be able to do so, but you should know how it will affect your family and your health»
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