Alsobrooks grills Kennedy on belief that Black Americans should get different vaccine schedules
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer basic health questions during his confirmation hearings for Secretary of Health and Human Services, including the difference between Medicare and Medicaid.
- Kennedy faced criticism from Senator Angela Alsobrooks regarding his claim that Black people should have different vaccine schedules due to perceived immune system differences.
- Experts labeled Kennedy's statements as scientific racism, warning that such rhetoric could lead to mistrust in the healthcare system among Black Americans.
- Kennedy's history of controversial remarks, including conspiracy theories about vaccines, raised concerns about his suitability for the health position he seeks.
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Tensions took center stage during RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing as senators didn’t back down from scrutinizing his shifting views on vaccines. His controversial remarks in the past, particularly on race and immunization, were brought back to light. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat from Maryland, directly confronted Kennedy over his previous claim that Black Americans should […]
Alsobrooks grills Kennedy on belief that Black Americans should get different vaccine schedules
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) on Thursday grilled Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s history of claiming Black Americans have a better immune system than white people.
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