The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for HHS Secretary Tuesday morning; the panel approved his nomination 14-13 along party lines.
Prior to the vote, President Trump shared a message on TRUTH Social.
“20 years ago, Autism in children was 1 in 10,000. NOW IT’S 1 in 34. WOW! Something’s really wrong. We need BOBBY!!! Thank You! DJT”
Trump issues a new statement in support of RFK Jr. as his confirmation heads to a committee vote today. pic.twitter.com/T44d411QSh
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 4, 2025
Kennedy testified before the Finance Committee for over four hours last week, facing tough questions from Democrats about his past statements on vaccine safety and efficacy.
A longtime environmental lawyer, Kennedy largely stayed on message, emphasizing that Trump, 78, had nominated him to “Make America Healthy Again” by tackling chronic disease and improving the U.S. food supply.
Watch the moment below:
BREAKING: RFK Jr. has just been APPROVED by the Senate Finance Committee as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services, advancing his nomination to a full Senate vote.
Senator Bill Cassidy (R – Louisiana) was the key flip that helped Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for… pic.twitter.com/eAyypn7yvL
— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) February 4, 2025
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