He's headed up a nonprofit that has sued the government over its authorizations of vaccines. He's said there is “no vaccine that is safe and effective” and repeatedly called for further study of routine childhood vaccinations, despite decades of research and real-world use that proves they've safely prevented disease.
Republicans narrowed in on questions about agriculture, food and the abortion pill, which many women access over telehealth.
Kennedy tried to assure senators that he would not seek widespread bans on vaccines or food, saying he wants to provide more information to people.
“I don’t want to take food away from anybody," he said. "If you like a cheeseburger – a McDonald’s cheeseburger and a diet Coke like my boss — you should be able to get them.”