Key Moments
Kennedy faced criticism for his past statements questioning vaccine safety and efficacy.
He denied being anti-vaccine, stating that all his children were vaccinated.
However, he was confronted with past podcast statements where he expressed skepticism about vaccines.
The sale of "no vax, no problem" onesies on a website linked to Kennedy raised further concerns.
Kennedy was accused of fueling a measles outbreak in Samoa by promoting anti-vaccine views.
He denied making any public statements about vaccines during his visit.
Protesters both for and against Kennedy's nomination gathered outside the hearing.
Kennedy had supporters in the room, including his wife and people wearing "Confirm RFK Jr." hats.
Kennedy stated his agreement with Donald Trump's pro-life stance, despite his past pro-choice views.
This drew criticism from some, including his cousin Caroline Kennedy and her son Jack Schlossberg.
Kennedy faced questions about his past claims regarding COVID-19 and Lyme disease.
He will face further questioning from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
The confirmation process is likely to be a long and challenging one for Kennedy, with his views on vaccines and other health issues remaining a major point of contention.
10 Comments
Coccinella
It’s frustrating that people still support Kennedy when he has clearly promoted misinformation about vaccines.
Rotfront
Protesters in support of him must be ignoring the scientific consensus on vaccines. It’s alarming!
Karamba
The fact that he faced criticism from family members reveals the serious doubts about his views and motivations.
ZmeeLove
Kennedy's vaccination views are putting lives at risk. That’s not the kind of person we need leading health initiatives.
Matzomaster
Supporting Kennedy is essentially supporting a return to a pre-vaccine era. We’ve come too far to turn back now!
Habibi
Kennedy needs to take full responsibility for his role in promoting vaccine misinformation. This is serious!
Africa
Kennedy's history with vaccine skepticism is deeply concerning. How can we trust someone like that in a health position?
Mariposa
His agreement with Trump on pro-life issues is baffling given his previous views. It shows his lack of true conviction.
Muchacha
I appreciate that he vaccinated his own children. It shows he’s willing to listen to the science when it matters.
Bella Ciao
His past views spark important discussions that challenge the status quo. We need more critical thinking in health policy.