Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s controversial pick to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, will appear Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee, to face questions — and fierce opposition from some lawmakers — about his bid to head the department.
It’s unclear whether RFK Jr. — who ran against Trump last year as an independent candidate for president before dropping out of the race and endorsing him — has the votes to be confirmed for the role. Some of his own family members, including cousin Caroline Kennedy, a former US Ambassador to Australia and Japan, have lambasted him as “dangerous” and “unqualified” to oversee America’s health bureau.
Follow The Post’s live updates from RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing:
What to know
- Post Editorial: Senators, vote ‘no’ on RFK Jr. — who’s still a ‘radical left lunatic’ hazardous to our health
- RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance blasted as a cynical ploy to make millions and gain political power: Sources
- Caroline Kennedy attacks ‘predator’ RFK Jr. in scathing letter ahead of confirmation hearing