Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a grilling from Democrats in his confirmation hearing for health and human services secretary, defending his stance on vaccines and abortion. Kennedy insisted he was pro-safety, not anti-vaccine, and supported measles and polio vaccines. Democrats pressed him on past comments, including his views on vaccines and Lyme disease being a bioweapon. Conservatives also raised concerns about his support for abortion rights. Kennedy faced protests during the hearing and drew backlash from his own cousin, Caroline Kennedy, who described him as a “predator” addicted to attention and power. Despite opposition from both sides, Kennedy aims to be confirmed to oversee influential agencies in the U.S. government. The hearing highlighted the divisive views on vaccines and abortion that Kennedy holds, with his position on these issues being scrutinized heavily by Senate members. As he seeks to clear hurdles and secure bipartisan support for his nomination, Kennedy’s past statements and views on public health and reproductive rights have become central to the confirmation process.
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