Pressed by Tim Scott, Kennedy commits to hiring HHS deputies who oppose abortion if confirmed
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Committed to hiring pro-life staff at the Department of Health and Human Services if confirmed, stating, "Yes, I am" when asked by Senator Tim Scott.
- Kennedy vowed to implement President Donald Trump's abortion policies and described every abortion as a tragedy during his confirmation hearing.
- Senator Tim Scott questioned Kennedy's shift from previous support for abortion rights, emphasizing his commitment to pro-life views.
- If confirmed, Kennedy will oversee the HHS, which manages drug safety, medical research, and programs covering over 150 million Americans.
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Pressed by Tim Scott, Kennedy commits to hiring HHS deputies who oppose abortion if confirmed
WASHINGTON (WCBD) – Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said during a confirmation hearing Thursday that he would commit to hiring anti-abortion deputies if he became secretary. Kennedy appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, facing another round of tough questions from senators in his bid to lead the health agency. Referencing a previous conversatio…
Kennedy supports Trump's pro-life research policies - Conservative Journal Review
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made a clear stance regarding federal funding for certain types of medical research, sparking conversations around the nation. During his nomination hearing for the position of Health and Human Services Secretary, Kennedy declared his intention to reinstate a policy from the Trump administration era, that halts funds for NIH research that utilizes fetal tissue from elective abortions. These remarks are a part of Kennedy…
Trump's Health nominee says he will hire anti-abortion deputies
The nominee of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stated at a hearing in the American Senate this Thursday (30) that he shares the president's view that “every abortion is a tragedy” and has pledged to hire deputies in his department who oppose abortion rights. While testifying before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Republican Senator T…
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