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Senate Confirms Robert Kennedy Jr. As Secretary Of Health And Human Services


Robert Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the next secretary of health of human services, the latest of controversial Donald Trump cabinet nominees to survive with only Republican votes. Kennedy was confirmed 52-48, with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joining with all Democrats in opposition. Kennedy was confirmed despite pleas from his cousin, Caroline Kennedy, to reject […]

Robert Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the next secretary of health of human services, the latest of controversial Donald Trump cabinet nominees to survive with only Republican votes. During his confirmation hearings, with his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, seated behind him, Kennedy was confronted by Democrats with a bevy of past health claims. But a record of trafficking in dangerous conspiracy theories and eroding trust in public health institutions does not entitle Mr. Kennedy to lead these important efforts.”

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