Protester interrupts RFK Jr. opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing

A protester caused a scene at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate confirmation hearing. The protester yelled as she was dragged out of the room.

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RFK Jr. delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing

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