‘Fundamentally cruel, defies common sense’: HHS Secy. and Dem Senator get into explosive exchange
September 4, 2025
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7:34Now Playing‘Fundamentally cruel, defies common sense’: HHS Secy. and Dem Senator get into explosive exchange
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as posted by the channelHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions on Capitol Hill from senators amid turmoil at the CDC and controversial changes to government vaccine policies. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) got into a hostile back and forth with the HHS Secretary after Wyden said he's been sent letters of concern by doctors and scientists over Kennedy’s actions so far in office.
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