RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick—McConnell Votes ‘No’
- Senator Mitch McConnell voted against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing concerns over Kennedy's stance on vaccines as a primary issue.
- The Senate confirmed Kennedy with a 52-48 vote, making him one of President Trump's most contentious nominees.
- Critics labeled Kennedy as dangerously unqualified due to his promotion of debunked vaccine claims and misconduct allegations against him.
- Kennedy will oversee a budget of $1.7 trillion and more than 80,000 employees within the Department of Health and Human Services.
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