RFK Jr. makes a dubious reversal of his vaccine stance during confirmation hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing for the role of secretary of the Department of Health and Human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented a more open stance to vaccines that was not representative of statements he has made on the subject for over a decade. NBC News’ Brandy Zadrozny, who has long covered RFK Jr., reports on his statements and their authenticity.
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RFK Jr. grilled on vaccines, abortion in confirmation hearing to be HHS secretary
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