RFK Jr.'s HHS Nomination Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Vaccine Stance

Concerns over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s history of vaccine skepticism dominate Senate discussions as he seeks confirmation for health secretary under President-elect Trump.

Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy expressed reservations about RFK Jr.'s nomination, citing disagreements on vaccine safety despite finding common ground on other health issues.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green condemned Kennedy's vaccine misinformation, linking it to a deadly 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa that resulted in over 80 deaths, mostly children.
Kennedy's controversial anti-vaccine advocacy has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, complicating his path to confirmation.
Kennedy is meeting with senators from both parties to secure support, with some Democrats potentially open to his nomination due to shared views on food and drug industry reforms.
With Senate Republicans holding a slim majority, Kennedy's confirmation could hinge on a few swing votes from both parties, leaving the outcome uncertain.