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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

RFK Jr visibly startled by protesters amid angry confrontations over cuts and vaccines at health hearing

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced angry protesters and aggressive questioning from Democrats about everything from his record of sowing mistrust in vaccines to massive staff cuts at the department.

Kennedy testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee about the Trump administration’s budget request for the 2026 fiscal year.

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