Major moments from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing with senators News
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- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny during a Senate Finance Committee hearing over his public health agenda.
- Kennedy defended his controversial decisions, including high-profile firings at the CDC and changes to U.S. vaccine policy.
- He criticized the CDC's COVID response, claiming the agency failed and accusing the federal government of lying about vaccine effectiveness.
- Senators grilled Kennedy on his understanding of COVID data, with some accusing him of ignorance and demanding his resignation.
- Kennedy clashed with senators over vaccine access, insisting he wasn't taking vaccines away despite policy changes limiting availability.
- Republican senators, including doctors, expressed concerns but some praised Kennedy, while he reserved harsh criticism for Democrats.
- Kennedy accused ousted CDC director Susan Monarez of lying about her firing, adding to the contentious atmosphere of the hearing.