RFK Jr.'s Nomination for HHS Secretary Faces Senate Finance Committee Vote

The controversial nominee's vaccine skepticism and lack of healthcare expertise raise concerns as key Republican senators remain undecided.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated by President Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has faced intense scrutiny over his anti-vaccine rhetoric and conspiracy theories during Senate confirmation hearings.
Kennedy's statements questioning vaccine safety, including debunked claims linking vaccines to autism, have alarmed public health experts who warn of potential risks to vaccination efforts if he is confirmed.
Key Republican senators, including Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins, remain undecided on Kennedy's nomination, with Cassidy's vote likely to determine the outcome given the slim Republican majority in the Senate.
Kennedy's lack of knowledge on fundamental healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid was exposed during the hearings, raising doubts about his qualifications to lead the nation's health system.
The Senate Finance Committee is set to vote on Kennedy's nomination Tuesday, with his confirmation requiring a simple majority in the full Senate.