Breaking: RFK Jr. Confirmed – 52 of 53 Republicans Vote ‘Yes’
The Senate recently confirmed Robert F.Kennedy Jr. as the next Secretary of Health and Human services, with a vote of 52 to 48.The confirmation saw support from all Republican senators except Mitch mcconnell, who expressed concerns about over-vaccination among the youth, a point aligned with RFK Jr.’s views. Despite Kennedy’s affiliation with the Democratic party, he had previously endorsed Donald Trump and indicated that his role would focus on addressing health issues, especially among younger populations. leading up to his appointment, Kennedy promoted a slogan that paralleled Trump’s “Make America Great Again,” seeking to unite diverse political perspectives. Trump pledged to empower him in health-related matters, emphasizing a significant role for Kennedy in the governance’s health initiatives.
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
The final tally was 52 to 48.
All Republican senators except Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted for RFK Jr.
No Democrats supported his appointment.
Cheers just erupted in the Senate after the official announcement that RFK Jr. has been confirmed as HHS Secretary by a vote of 52-48
The only Republican defector was Mitch McConnell. pic.twitter.com/MKRggf48BL
— George (@BehizyTweets) February 13, 2025
McConnell, who had polio as a child, took issue with RFK Jr.’s concern that America’s youth are being over-vaccinated.
According to The Hill, McConnell did not meet with RFK Jr. before his confirmation hearings.
When Kennedy, a Democrat turned independent, endorsed Donald Trump in August after suspending his own presidential campaign, he said that the Republican had promised him a role in dealing with the nation’s health epidemic, particularly among the youth.
🚨BREAKING: RFK JR. HAS JUST BEEN CONFIRMED AS THE NEXT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY.
GAME CHANGER.
LET’S GO!!! pic.twitter.com/YcZiidZ2mB
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 13, 2025
At a rally in Madison Square Garden in October, Trump said, “I’m going to let him go wild on health. I’m going to let him go wild on the food. I’m going to let him go wild on medicines.”
HHS encompasses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, and the National Institutes of Health, among other organizations.
Donald Trump says he will empower Robert F. Kennedy Jr to sort out the food and drug supply in America:
“I’m gonna let him go wild on health. I’m gonna let him go wild on the food. I’m gonna let him go wild on medicines.”pic.twitter.com/7zCCxRw36X
— The American Conservative (@amconmag) October 28, 2024
RFK Jr. campaigned for Trump, promoting the slogan Make America Healthy Again, tying in with the president’s Make America Great Again slogan and bringing in people from diverse political viewpoints.
The endorsement likely helped Trump in his seven-swing-state sweep in November.
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