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Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Stated he is not anti-vaccine and supports more stringent studies and safety tests for injections during his confirmation hearing as Trump's nominee for health secretary.
Kennedy expressed that he believes every abortion is a tragedy and intends to implement the president's policies.
Kennedy claimed that most experts agree 6-year-olds should not receive COVID-19 vaccines because they are not at risk.
Senator Ron Wyden criticized Kennedy for frequently changing his views on issues, while Senator Bernie Sanders noted his quick shift in stance after Trump's nomination.

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