Summary
Sen. Bill Cassidy asked HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he thought former President Donald Trump should get a Nobel Prize for Operation Warp Speed, the program that developed COVID-19 vaccines quickly. Kennedy agreed, but Cassidy found it surprising because Kennedy has tried to limit vaccine access and funding. Kennedy testified before the Senate a day after medical groups asked for his resignation due to his stance on vaccines.
Key Facts
- Sen. Bill Cassidy questioned HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the Nobel Prize for Trump's COVID-19 vaccine program.
- Operation Warp Speed was the 2020 program that helped develop COVID-19 vaccines quickly.
- Kennedy agreed that Trump deserved recognition for the initiative.
- Despite supporting the program, Kennedy has taken actions to limit vaccine access and funding.
- Medical organizations called for Kennedy's resignation over his approach to vaccine science.
- Cassidy expressed surprise because Kennedy has been critical of vaccines.
- Kennedy also made changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations.
- The discussion happened during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
