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Trump health pick RFK Jr. begins meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill


Published on 2024-12-16 21:21:17 - MSN
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  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be Health and Human Services Secretary, will hold his first meetings with Republican senators this week.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist, met with Republican senators on Capitol Hill as part of his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Despite his Democratic candidacy, Kennedy has been engaging with GOP lawmakers, including a notable meeting with Sen. Ron Johnson, who has expressed support for Kennedy's views on vaccines. Kennedy's discussions have focused on his skepticism towards vaccines, his views on the pharmaceutical industry, and his broader political platform. His outreach to Republicans has raised eyebrows, especially given his family's storied history with the Democratic Party. This move is seen by some as an attempt to broaden his appeal or possibly signal a shift in political alignment, although Kennedy has not officially changed his party affiliation. His meetings come at a time when he is also facing criticism from within his own party for his controversial stances, particularly on vaccines.

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