Senate Confirmation Hearing of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeated claims about vaccines and chronic disease during his Senate confirmation hearing as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy is known for spreading misinformation about vaccines, including the debunked idea that they cause autism. He has also made inaccurate statements about vaccine safety studies and the effectiveness of vaccines. Several key points were discussed during the hearing regarding his views on vaccines, chronic disease, and controversial statements he has made in the past.