RFK Jr. stumbles over basics of Medicare, Medicaid during Senate confirmation hearings
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Struggled to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid during his Senate confirmation hearings, which raised concerns about his preparedness for the role of Secretary of Health and Human Services.
- Kennedy faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats due to his anti-vaccine rhetoric and support for abortion access, complicating his confirmation process.
- During the hearings, Kennedy misrepresented key aspects of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, prompting corrections from senators, including his misunderstanding of Medicaid's funding.
- Senator Maggie Hassan criticized Kennedy for his lack of knowledge about Medicare, stating, "You want us to confirm you to be in charge of Medicare, but it appears that you don't know the basics of this program.
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