Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial Trump nominee to be health secretary, faced harsh grilling from Democrats, and even some Republicans seemed skeptical.

Kennedy, a Democrat who ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, now faces two separate confirmation grillings over his controversial views -- on everything from vaccines to abortion -- that have both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns.

We know the kind of damage that will be done and the lives that will be lost if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is put in charge of our health care system because we've seen it in action. Kennedy has a well-documented history of opposing life-saving vaccines, and he has pledged to stop funding research for treatments and cures for deadly diseases.

The many controversial people appointed to the Trump administration, from Elon Musk to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have at least one thing in common: They dislike and distrust experts. While anti-intellectualism and populism are nothing new in American life,

Senate Finance Committee ranking member Ron Wyden (D., Ore.) began the attacks on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his opening remarks, saying confirming him would endanger children’s lives. “Before the finance committee this morning is whether Robert F.

Kennedy Jr. and Hines have yet to comment on Caroline’s statement. In November, Kennedy Jr. shared an Instagram post to express his appreciation towards Trump. "Thank you @reald

President Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary was confronted with his history of vaccine skepticism and other views.

In a scathing letter Tuesday, Caroline Kennedy warned senators about her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him a "predator."

Robert F. Kennedy, Trump’s controversial pick to lead HHS, is slated to testify before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.

In his skinny, 1960s-style tie, with his face unsettlingly tan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was the picture of health at his Senate confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump’s health and human services secretary.

Democrat senators give Trump's pick for health secretary a fierce grilling - but he is still expected to be confirmed