""Democrats have been vehement in their criticism of Kennedy, accusing him of putting the public in danger, stoking misinformation and gutting evidence-based research. But with the GOP controlling the levers of power, the Democrats are secondary players in the unfolding drama. The big picture: So far, Trump hasn't shown concern over Kennedy's limiting access to COVID-19 vaccines, cutting funding for research on mRNA shots or raising doubts about their safety and effectiveness.""
""I need to know why ... his words in his confirmation hearing aren't matching up with some of the deeds," said Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, where Kennedy will testify about the administration's health agenda. "He works for the president, the president can fire him any time he wants, but our role is really just to do oversight, which we'll do [Thursday], but it's up to the president," Cornyn said."
Senators from both parties will question John Kennedy at a Senate Finance Committee hearing about the administration's health agenda. Republican leaders expressed concern that Kennedy's actions do not align with his confirmation testimony and cited recent personnel turmoil after Monarez's rapid removal. Democrats accused Kennedy of endangering the public by limiting COVID-19 vaccine access, cutting funding for mRNA research, promoting misinformation, and undermining evidence-based research. The White House holds authority to fire appointees and President Trump has not publicly objected to Kennedy's policy moves. Polling shows relatively low public trust, and some Republicans view him as a political liability.
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