Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified for over six hours before Senate committees regarding his potential role as HHS secretary. Despite being in the public eye for decades, Kennedy didn't assert major shifts in his views on vaccines or abortion. He claimed reports labeling him as anti-vaccine were false but stopped short of explicitly denying controversial claims associated with vaccines. On abortion, he firmly stated his intention to follow Trump’s policies. His testimony showcased support from GOP senators, yet his stance on key issues raised doubts regarding potential alignment with fellow Democrats.
Kennedy began his testimony by saying that "news reports have claimed I am anti-vax or anti-industry. I am neither."
He refused to acknowledge that vaccines don't cause autism, saying only that he wouldn't take any preconceived notions into the office with him and would look at the data.
He repeatedly stated that he would implement President Trump's policies regarding abortion, claiming "every abortion is a tragedy."
Kennedy's deference to Trump during the hearings suggests that party alignment may overshadow policy disagreements.
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