WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, met with senators Monday. Many Republicans are comfortable with this choice, while some Democrats have expressed concerns about his qualifications.
Monday’s meetings were something of a tender start for RFK Jr. as he faces some pushback over some of his far-reaching views.
“Bobby will be confirmed,” said Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.).
Republican senators like Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin and Florida Senator Rick Scott are positive about Kennedy and his mission.
“I fully support his goals and wish him the best of luck,” Scott said.
There are some concerns about RFK Jr.’s claim that vaccines cause autism and that one of his advisers has filed a motion to revoke the polio vaccine’s approval in 2022. President-elect Trump says not to worry.
“You won’t lose the polio vaccine,” Trump said.
Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Ed Markey fears an HHS led by RFK Jr. would bring back an era in which families fear disease.
“I hope he doesn’t get Democratic support,” Markey said.
Some Democrats have expressed some interest in Kennedy because of his interest in ridding the country’s food of additives, but none have given their seal of approval.
