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RFK Jr. grilled by Congress

RFK Jr. grilled by Congress

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the Trump administration's proposed 12% cut to the health budget while appearing before multiple House committees.

Lawmakers from both parties challenged the Secretary on his handling of rising measles cases and his skepticism regarding established public health protocols.

One particularly contentious moment involved a shouting match with Representative Terri Sewell over Kennedy's previous remarks about 're-parenting' children.

Despite the criticism, Kennedy maintained that his focus is on addressing chronic disease and improving food safety standards.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
American politician, environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist (born 1954)
Terri Sewell
American politician (born 1965)
Department of Health & Human Services
Government department in the state of Victoria, Australia
United States House Committee on Ways and Means
Chief tax-writing committee of the United States House of Representatives
United States Congress
Bicameral legislature of the United States