Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana expressed doubts about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s qualifications to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services due to his history of anti-vaccine activism. Cassidy, a key swing vote in Kennedy’s nomination, grilled him during a hearing about vaccines and autism. Cassidy emphasized the importance of using data to form opinions and raised concerns about Kennedy’s credibility. Kennedy defended his stance on vaccines and autism, pushing for more research into the cause of autism. Cassidy’s caution is significant as he will vote on Kennedy’s nomination in the Finance Committee. Kennedy can only afford to lose three Republican votes if all Democrats oppose him. Cassidy, who has a history of promoting vaccines, urged Kennedy to unequivocally state that vaccines do not cause autism. He highlighted the impact of such a statement on public health and expressed concerns about Kennedy’s potential influence on vaccine policy. Cassidy’s stance reflects his commitment to public health and vaccination efforts. He remains undecided on Kennedy’s nomination, balancing his support for Trump’s agenda with concerns about Kennedy’s controversial views on vaccines. Kennedy’s responses during the hearing left Cassidy pondering whether Kennedy’s past vaccine claims could overshadow Trump’s legacy in his second term.
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