The top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, strongly criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during Kennedy's confirmation hearing before the panel. Wyden accused Kennedy of promoting conspiratorial views on vaccines and financially benefiting from his controversial comments.
Wyden stated that Kennedy has dedicated his life to spreading doubt about vaccines, discouraging parents from vaccinating their children, and profiting from these actions. He expressed concern that Kennedy's confirmation as a chief health officer could endanger the lives of children and seniors nationwide.
