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January 29, 2025

Kennedy Pushes for ‘Radical Transparency’ at HHS Amid Heated Senate Hearing

Senator Bernie Sanders Grills RFK Jr. on CHD’s Anti-Vaccine Onesies, While Kennedy Focuses on Chronic Disease and Scientific Integrity

During his Senate confirmation hearing for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized “radical transparency” in health agencies and called the chronic disease epidemic an “existential threat” to the U.S. economy and public health. He pledged to restore scientific integrity and advocate for healthy food policies.

The hearing took a turn when Sen. Bernie Sanders questioned Kennedy about Children’s Health Defense (CHD) selling anti-vaccine onesies, despite Kennedy having resigned from the organization. Kennedy reiterated his support for safe vaccines, good science and reporting on adverse effects. His nomination remains under review.

Full article from CHD’s The Defender HERE