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RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick—McConnell Votes ‘No’

  • The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Health and Human Services Secretary with a vote of 52-48, marking a controversial choice due to his vaccine views.
  • Senator Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to vote against Kennedy, reflecting concerns over his vaccine views amid party support.
  • Kennedy, known for advocating against vaccines, faces scrutiny over his ethics and potential financial conflicts regarding vaccine guidelines.
  • Despite opposition, Kennedy aims to focus on public health issues while promising to amend any financial arrangements related to vaccines.
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Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health secretary

Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, was the only “no” vote among Republicans.

·Syracuse, United States
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BreitbartBreitbart

Senate Confirms RFK Jr. as Trump's Health Secretary

The U.S. Senate voted 52-48 on Thursday afternoon to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr., better known as RFK Jr., as President Donald Trump's head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

·United States
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Mitch McConnell Releases Vile Statement Against RFK Jr. After Voting Against Him for HHS Secretary

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell delivers a scathing critique of RFK Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary, emphasizing the importance of trust in public health and the vital role of vaccines in American life.

·United States
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The JournalThe Journal

Vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as Trump's new health secretary

Former Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell voted no, standing as the sole Republican dissenter.

·Ireland
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Hindustan TimesHindustan Times

Vaccine critic RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, Mitch McConnell the sole GOP 'no' vote

US Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. Mitch McConnell voted no, standing as the sole Republican dissenter. 

·New Delhi, India
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Mitch McConnell votes against RFK Jr. during confirmation for Health and Human Services Secretary

McConnell's vote comes a day after he voted no on the confirmation of new National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday.

·Louisville, United States
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