Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining public health by basing policy on misinformation. In an appearance on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” Cassidy argued that “if you build public health upon a foundation of lies,” the result is “the absence of adequate public health.” Separately, The Hill reports Cassidy, in a Sunday interview, sought to explain his vote to confirm Kennedy Jr., which he cast as controversial. Cassidy said Kennedy Jr. remains firm in his views on vaccinations despite public opinion, and he portrayed himself as working through disagreements while supporting the nomination. The articles describe Cassidy as the senator who delivered the key vote to advance Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation, and they highlight his criticism of Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine stance and overall approach to public health. Neither outlet provides new policy details, but both focus on Cassidy’s public remarks following the confirmation.
Sen. Bill Cassidy criticizes RFK Jr. over public health approach after HHS confirmation vote
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining public health by basing policy on misinformation. In an appearance on CBS News’ “Face t...
- Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, delivered a key vote to advance the confirmation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Cassidy criticizes Kennedy Jr., saying public health efforts are being built on “lies.”
- Cassidy argues that such an approach leads to inadequate public health.
- Cassidy also seeks to explain his confirmation vote, citing Kennedy Jr.’s continued stance on vaccinations despite public opinion.
- The remarks come in interviews following Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as HHS secretary.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in a Sunday interview sought to explain his controversial vote to confirm Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as he said Kennedy is dug in on his views toward vaccinations despite public opinion. Cassidy, the first physician to serve as the chair of the Senate Health, Education,...
4 hours agoSen. Bill Cassidy, who delivered the key vote to advance Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "if you build public health upon a foundation of lies, then you're going to have the absence of adequate public health."
4 hours agoRepublican Sen. Bill Cassidy said of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., "If you build public health upon a foundation of lies, then you're going to have the absence of adequate public health."
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