Summary
U.S. Senators questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr during a hearing about vaccine access and the COVID-19 pandemic response. Kennedy criticized CDC policies, especially about masks and school closures, and faced strong opposition for his views against the scientific consensus on vaccines. The hearing highlighted disagreements on public health policy between lawmakers and Kennedy, who has been a controversial figure due to his anti-vaccine stance.
Key Facts
- The hearing focused on the Trump administration’s plan to reduce vaccine access.
- Kennedy criticized CDC policies related to masks and school closures during the pandemic.
- Senators, both Democrats and some Republicans, criticized Kennedy's stance.
- Kennedy wants changes at the CDC and has fired officials like Sue Monarez.
- Kennedy has faced backlash for promoting ideas that conflict with established science.
- Kennedy is a known anti-vaccine activist, which aligns with his controversial policies.
- The hearing came shortly after the CDC director, Sue Monarez, was removed from her position.
