RFK Jr. touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to Congress
Representative Mike Thompson criticized Secretary Kennedy's lack of medical credentials and accused him of undermining public health with conspiracy theories.
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Representative Mike Thompson criticized Secretary Kennedy's lack of medical credentials and accused him of undermining public health with conspiracy theories.
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Health Secretary RFK Jr. focused on food safety and nutrition during congressional testimony, avoiding controversial vaccine rhetoric. This pivot reportedly aligns with a White House strategy to emphasize popular health policies ahead of the 2026 midterms despite sharp Democratic criticism over proposed budget cuts.
US Senator from Maine
President of the United States
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