Overview

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, has been meeting with senators to secure confirmation for his nomination.
• Kennedy's past controversial statements on vaccines, including debunked claims linking vaccines to autism, have raised concerns among both Democrats and some Republicans.
• Key Republican senators have sought reassurances that Kennedy will align with Trump’s agenda, particularly on issues like abortion, vaccine policy, and agriculture regulation.
• Kennedy has attempted to address concerns by softening his positions during private meetings, though skepticism persists about his ability to lead a department central to public health policy.
• Democratic opposition to Kennedy's nomination is strong, with some senators citing his vaccine skepticism as a significant barrier to their support.