WATCH: Sen. Ron Wyden calls for RFK Jr. to step down as health secretary during Senate hearing

Sen. Ron Wyden, , D-Ore., ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, called for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down Thursday during a hearing about President Donald Trump's health agenda.

Kennedy appeared before the Senate Committee on Finance a day after more than 20 medical societies and organizations called for his resignation. They cited “repeated efforts to undermine science and public health,” most recently the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez over vaccine science and the resulting resignations of other leaders at the organization.

During his tenure, the health secretary and former anti-vaccine advocate has narrowed long-standing U.S. vaccine recommendations. He’s also replaced a key panel of medical experts with his hand-picked candidates ahead of the start of the respiratory virus season in the United States.

Wyden said that Kennedy's tenure has been marked by chaos and corruption.

"During his confirmation process, he claimed to be pro-safety and pro-science, but his actions reveal a steadfast commitment to elevating junk science and fringe conspiracies. His agenda has not been about choices and information for families," Wyden said.

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