Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two senate hearings as he tries to make the case to become President Donald Trump’s health secretary.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-29 16:56:03">January 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM EST</time>

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two senate hearings as he tries to make the case to become President Donald…{ai:summary}<p>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced scrutiny over his positions on vaccines, abortion, and public health during a Senate hearing as he seeks to be appointed as President Trump's health secretary. </p><p>His responses may influence his candidacy and the administration's health policies moving forward. #politics</p>

Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary

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