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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Sen. John Kennedy Obliterates Democrats’ HHS Narrative—This Exchange Changed Everything
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Sen. John Kennedy Obliterates Democrats’ HHS Narrative—This Exchange Changed Everything

Last updated: May 20, 2025 5:30 pm
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This story originally appeared on vigilantfox.com and was republished with permission.

Senator Kennedy Challenges Democratic Narrative on Budget Cuts

Senator John Kennedy recently dismantled the Democrats’ narrative regarding proposed budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through a series of pointed questions. The session was notably marked by the tension surrounding the proposed $18 billion reduction from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and $3.6 billion from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The hearing quickly turned into a drama, with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) leading the charge against the budget cuts. She criticized the reduction in federally funded biomedical research, equating it to a “devastating” blow against essential programs. However, Senator Kennedy maintained a steadfast stance, asserting, “We’re cutting waste and duplicative programs.”

Despite Baldwin’s attempts to portray the situation as catastrophic—claiming that 3,200 fewer grants equated to an attack on “life-saving programs”—Kennedy countered her narrative with a striking fact: “We spend 70% of the world’s biomedical research out of NIH. 70%. And we’re the sickest country in the world.” He further emphasized the growth of the agency, noting a 38% increase over four years, yet questioning the efficacy of that spending.

Questioning the Status Quo

In a pivotal moment of the hearing, Senator Kennedy cut through the political rhetoric with a series of sarcastic inquiries. He pointed out that the HHS workforce had decreased from 82,000 to 62,000, a number reminiscent of pre-COVID levels in 2019. He quipped, “Is this the first time that an institution in America has ever downsized?”

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When asked whether such reductions would spell doom for major corporations like Microsoft and Meta (formerly Facebook), RFK Jr. simply replied, “I don’t think so.” Kennedy’s line of questioning served to highlight the absurdity of portraying budget cuts as an existential threat while the private sector routinely engages in workforce reductions without catastrophic outcomes.

Exposing Misallocation of Funds

The discussion escalated as Kennedy turned the spotlight on how universities handle NIH funding, suggesting that many institutions misappropriate funds intended for research. He posed a thought-provoking question: “Let’s suppose NIH gives a university $100 million for medical research. That university takes $30 million of it, doesn’t spend it on the research, and uses it to subsidize the rest of their university. Does that show a commitment to medical research?”

By citing Stanford’s practice of taking up to 78% in indirect costs, Kennedy framed the conversation around accountability and transparency in funding allocation, asserting that such practices could be considered “theft.”

Confronting Public Health Issues

In a final probing question, Kennedy asked RFK Jr. why processed foods remain prevalent in America. The response highlighted a deep-rooted issue: “It’s driven by profits to a food industry that is making money by poisoning American kids.” This candid acknowledgment underscored the tension between profit motives and public health.

As the hearing drew to a close, Kennedy remarked, “You understand, Mr. Secretary, there’s nothing you can do that’s going to make many of my Democratic colleagues happy.” RFK Jr. conceded to this reality, indicating an awareness of the political landscape.

Thus, Senator John Kennedy not only put forth a compelling argument against the narrative that budget cuts endanger public health but also illuminated the inefficiencies inherent in the current system of funding biomedical research. As the hearing concluded, it was evident that the Democratic outrage had lost its momentum, and the discussion had shifted significantly in Kennedy’s favor.

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