RFK, Jr. starts meetings with Senators

Trump’s Health Pick RFK Jr. Starts Capitol Hill Meetings with GOP Senators

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., selected by President-elect Donald Trump as his choice for Health and Human Services secretary, has begun a series of meetings with Republican senators on Capitol Hill.

Kennedy’s nomination is already facing scrutiny, particularly over his controversial anti-vaccine views, stance on abortion, and proposed changes to the healthcare system.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. began meeting with over two dozen Republican senators this week as part of his nomination process for health and human services secretary, amid concerns over his views on vaccines, abortion, and healthcare reform.

Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and activist, began his Capitol Hill visits on Monday, engaging with key Republican figures, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming, and the soon-to-be Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo of Idaho. These meetings are crucial as the Finance Committee, which Crapo will head, will play a central role in approving or rejecting Kennedy’s nomination.

Kennedy’s meetings are not just about policy but also about building relationships with Senate Republicans who will have to confirm him. The senator’s interactions with figures such as Crapo, Barrasso, and Thune will be pivotal in the coming days as they weigh whether to support Kennedy’s nomination.

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