Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his controversial stance against vaccines, is testifying before the Senate Committee on Finance during his bid for the health secretary position. His views, alongside his advocacy against fluoridated water and his support for raw milk consumption, have made him a divisive figure within the Trump administration. Recently, he has pivoted towards addressing broader health issues, such as chronic disease and processed food consumption. Kennedy is in a precarious position, needing support from key Republican senators, particularly in a closely divided chamber.
Mr. Kennedy's unorthodox views on a range of matters have made him one of President Trump's most polarizing cabinet picks.
A number of Republican senators have been noncommittal about him, including Mitch McConnell and Bill Cassidy.
Wednesday's hearing comes a day after Mr. Kennedy's cousin released a letter casting him as a charismatic predator, questioning his fitness for the secretary's position.
He has lately shifted his emphasis away from vaccines and toward consensus ideas like combating the nation's chronic disease epidemic.
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