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8:34Now PlayingUS News: Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) clashes with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a fiery Senate hearing, pressing him on vaccine misinformation, rising measles cases, and key healthcare policies. The tense exchange quickly escalates as both men talk over each other, with Luján directly challenging Kennedy’s past statements and leadership while raising concerns about public health risks.
During the hearing, Luján cited a Congressional Budget Office report pointing to a massive $990 billion cut to Medicaid, pushing back on the administration’s claims. He also accused Kennedy of promoting vaccine misinformation prior to taking office, warning that measles — once eliminated in the United States — is resurging, with over 1,700 reported cases. Luján demanded clear answers on how the department plans to reduce infections and improve vaccination rates.
Kennedy forcefully denied the accusations, repeatedly challenging the senator to provide a single example of misinformation. “Tell me one piece of misinformation I ever promoted,” he said, dismissing the claims as false and insisting that the department supports MMR vaccinations for children. The exchange grew more combative as Kennedy accused Luján of “making things up,” while Luján fired back, even suggesting Kennedy should resign if he wanted to engage politically.
Watch the full confrontation as tensions flare on Capitol Hill over vaccines, public health policy, and accountability.
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Keywords: Ben Ray Lujan | RFK Jr. | HHS | US healthcare | Medicaid | Health and Human Services | Democrats
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