RFK Jr. Defends Health Budget

Testifying before multiple congressional committees, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was tasked with justifying the Trump administration’s 2027 budget, which prioritizes defense spending over public health research.

Kennedy faced sharp criticism from both parties regarding his stance on vaccines and the potential impact of cuts on the National Institutes of Health.

He attributed the current measles outbreaks to migration rather than declining vaccination rates, a claim that drew skepticism from health advocates.

Additionally, he defended the president’s claims regarding drug discounts, asserting that traditional mathematical models may not apply to the administration's calculations.