RFK Jr. Couldn’t Sidestep Vaccine Landmines in First of Many Congressional Hearings
Representative Mike Thompson accused Secretary Kennedy and the President of elevating misinformation and undermining basic public health safety.

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Representative Mike Thompson accused Secretary Kennedy and the President of elevating misinformation and undermining basic public health safety.

Health Secretary RFK Jr. faced intense questioning from House Democrats over his administration's rollback of childhood vaccine recommendations. While Kennedy attempted to highlight popular food safety reforms, the hearing centered on rising measles cases and allegations of health fraud mismanagement.
Democratic Representative questioning the Secretary
Sánchez's version of this story ↗Health Secretary testifying before Congress
Kennedy Jr.'s version of this story ↗Democratic Representative questioning fraud oversight
Doggett's version of this story ↗Democratic Representative discussing Medicare fraud
President mentioned as approving policy
Republican Representative thanking the witness
Democratic Representative confronting Kennedy
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