Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate finance committee, strongly opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearing for secretary of health and human services. Wyden accused Kennedy of profiting from conspiracy theories about vaccines, expressing concern that Kennedy's influence could endanger public health. He also questioned whether Kennedy would restrict access to the abortion medication Mifepristone, emphasizing the leverage he would have over medical recommendations if confirmed. Wyden concluded that Kennedy's inconsistent stances render him untrustworthy for the role.
Wyden stated, "Mr. Kennedy has embraced conspiracy theories... it’s been lucrative for him and put him on the verge of real power."
"Women deserve to know if Mr Kennedy will abuse his power as our country’s chief health officer to... restrict access to this safe and legal medication," Wyden voiced.
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