RFK Jr. Faces Bipartisan Congressional Criticism Over CDC, Vaccine Policies

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Above: U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 4, 2025. Image copyright: Kayla Bartkowski/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

RFK Jr.'s actions at HHS are a bold stand against Big Pharma's grip on public health. Lawmakers, likely funded by the $388 million pharma lobbying machine, are predictably outraged as he slashes corrupt corporate capture, firing CDC staff tied to the industry and challenging untested vaccine mandates. His push for safer food, better exercise and rigorous drug testing prioritizes Americans over profits, despite bipartisan resistance fueled by pharma's $8.1 billion ad empire.

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Pro-establishment narrative

Lawmakers rightly grilled RFK Jr. for attacking public health. As HHS secretary, he's fired CDC workers, weakened disease prevention, downplayed vaccines during outbreaks, and ended global vaccination support. His anti-science actions, notably firing Director Monarez for upholding evidence, endanger lives — especially for low-income families. Congress must act to protect the CDC's 80-year mission and Americans' health.

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