Posted on 01/29/2025 11:28:29 AM PST by Mariner
an. 29 (UPI) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Kennedy, a former Democrat, addressed criticism that he is anti-vaccine, saying this is not true.
"News reports have claimed I'm anti-vaccine or anti-industry. I am neither," Kennedy said. "I am pro-safety. I believe that vaccines play a critical role in healthcare. All of my kids are vaccinated. Nor am I the enemy of food producers."
Democrats on the committee remained unconvinced, continuing to hone in on conspiracy theories Kennedy has espoused and a slew of public statements made on social media, podcasts and other media appearances.
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., raised his voice in an exchange with Kennedy over some of his claims. He asked Kennedy if he had said Lyme disease is "highly likely an engineered bioweapon.
"I probably did say that," Kennedy conceded.
Bennet asked if he said COVID-19 was a genetically engineered bioweapon that targets Black and White people but "spares" Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people. Kennedy claimed he was quoting a study from the National Institutes of Health.
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He will be confirmed.
Not likely. RINOs will side with the Democrats.
The confirmation hearing was so triggering, could barely watch 5 minutes. So much evil energy against this man. He needs prayers to the minute.
Murkowski, Collins...
WHEN IS THE VOTE?????
The swamp is striking back. Lawfare has been in the works before Trump was elected. The GOP is losing spine. Funny how Chuckie still controls the Senate and a brand new Biden judge stopped the Trump Executive Branch in its tracks. The Democrats know that they have 2 years to obstruct the agenda until Midterms.
Isn't it something like 30 hours after the committee approves?
Yes please keep praying that some random unknown Democrat somewhere whose been personally or had a loved one burnt by our health system votes with just a single modicum of conscience.
(RINOs will side with the Democrats.)
Probably because first cousin Caroline Kennedy lined their bank accounts covertly.
well said:
The swamp is striking back. Lawfare has been in the works before Trump was elected. The GOP is losing spine. Funny how Chuckie still controls the Senate and a brand new Biden judge stopped the Trump Executive Branch in its tracks. The Democrats know that they have 2 years to obstruct the agenda until Midterms.
All through his time at CHD, he has claimed that he is “pro vaccine, but pro safe vaccine”.
Amen.
I wonder sometimes what it will take for them to see the light.
I saw that McConnell and Grahamnesty are voting No.
I think so too. Dems can't afford to have him there. The corrupt RINO's either. They want business as usual.
It may be up to Fetterman, because I don’t think the GOP votes are there.
yep. those two.
I too am not anti-vaccine for ones that work, but I am “anti” making us take it keep our jobs, stay in schools, and travel etc...
“They want business as usual.”
Every AG business, every farmer, every pharmaceutical company and every chemical company...and all of their acolytes...oppose him.
He doesn’t stand a chance.
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