WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing for a challenging appearance on Capitol Hill to discuss the fiscal 2027 budget request. His objective is to adhere to the White House’s narrative on the successes of the Make America Healthy Again initiative while steering clear of contentious issues like vaccines.
The way Kennedy handles the questions from lawmakers during at least seven hearings will be crucial in determining if he can maintain focus on the main message. This is particularly important as he plans a midterms tour to bolster support for the MAHA movement and the White House’s policies.
The upcoming hearings mark Kennedy’s first appearance since a tense Senate Finance Committee session in September, where he faced heated exchanges over the dismissal of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez.
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