7 Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s Appearances Before Congress
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 22, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 22, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

7 Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s Appearances Before Congress

Kennedy defended budget cuts, his agency’s actions on vaccines, and the administration’s efforts to crack down on health care fraud.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before seven congressional committees in recent days, taking questions—and criticism—from dozens of lawmakers.

Here are key exchanges from the sessions.

Budget Cuts Are Necessary

The White House has proposed a 12.5 percent cut to the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), along with cuts to other agencies.
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