RFK Jr. says people shouldn't take his medical advice when asked about vaccines at hearing
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RFK Jr. Defends Budget Cuts in Congressional Hearing
Above:Â Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Capitol Hill on May 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. Â Image copyright:Â Anna Moneymaker/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
The restructuring of HHS represents a necessary streamlining of bloated government bureaucracy, eliminating redundancies and waste while maintaining essential services. The reorganization will save taxpayers billions while refocusing the department on addressing chronic diseases and promoting healthier lifestyles through more efficient program delivery.
Democratic narrative
The massive cuts to the HHS workforce and budget represent a dangerous dismantling of crucial public health infrastructure, threatening vital research, disease prevention, and healthcare access. The reorganization has already disrupted essential services and could lead to preventable deaths while undermining America's global leadership in medical research.