During a confirmation hearing for Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions from Senator Elizabeth Warren about his anti-vaccine history and financial ties to drug companies. Warren pressed Kennedy to assure he wouldn't accept payments from drug companies or profit from legal cases involving them, emphasizing his $2.5 million earnings in related litigation. Kennedy resisted fully committing to Warren's demands, stating he would not agree to avoid suing drug companies, which sparked a contentious exchange, highlighting concerns about his influence and ethical standards in the potential role.
Kennedy's refusal to fully commit to avoiding conflicts of interest regarding lawsuits against drug companies raised significant concerns during the Senate hearing.
Senator Warren pressed RFK Jr. on his financial ties to drug companies, highlighting his $2.5 million in earnings from litigation against them.
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