RFK Jr. Congressional Testimony

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first appearance before Congress in 2026, defending the Trump administration's aggressive plan to overhaul the Department of Health and Human Services.

During back-to-back hearings, Kennedy was pressed by Democratic lawmakers on his skepticism toward standard medical practices and the potential impact of funding cuts on public health programs.

One particularly heated moment occurred when Representative Terri Sewell questioned Kennedy on his previous suggestions that certain medications for ADHD were being misused in minority communities.

Kennedy denied the allegations, while Republican allies praised his efforts to 'make America healthy again' by targeting food additives and corporate influence in healthcare.

The hearings are the first of seven scheduled appearances for the Secretary over the coming week.