Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a barrage of hostile questions Wednesday from Senate Democrats at his confirmation hearing to be the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
In his opening statement, Kennedy told the Senate Finance Committee that he had gotten on his knees and prayed to God to help him end America’s chronic disease epidemic. His nomination to lead HHS was an answered prayer.
Throughout the hearing, Kennedy likened the health crisis in the country to a sinking ship, and the scion of the prominent political family thanked his supporters, including “Make America Healthy Again” moms who have brought renewed attention to the situation. How Kennedy is preparing to address that crisis if confirmed was discussed at Wednesday morning’s hearing.
1. On Health Crisis in US
In a lighter moment during the hearing, the son of 1960s-era Attorney…
