WASHINGTON (AP) —The Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country. The final vote 52-48.
Congratulations to my good friend, @RobertKennedyJr, on his confirmation as our new Secretary of HHS!
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) February 13, 2025
For over 40 years — 25 of them as a doctor — I’ve been committed to Making America Healthy Again. I look forward to working alongside such an incredible visionary to achieve… pic.twitter.com/GpJ3L0NCox
🇺🇸 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary underscores President Trump’s dedication to empowering Americans with healthier lives, restoring trust in public health institutions, and championing medical freedom for all.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 13, 2025
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Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, was the only “no” vote among Republicans, mirroring his stands against Trump’s picks for the Pentagon chief and director of national intelligence.