Texas Senator John Cornyn announced his support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite criticism from both Democrats and Republicans over Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance. Cornyn urged Democrats to confirm Kennedy swiftly, warning against 'sabotaging' the Trump presidency. Kennedy's confirmation is not guaranteed, facing opposition from senators like Bill Cassidy and Hawaii Governor Josh Green.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn on Thursday confirmed his support for President-elect Donald Trump 's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.Cornyn met with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Thursday to discuss the latter's HHS secretary nomination.The senator posted a photo of himself with Kennedy on the social media platform, X, saying they had a great conversation and that he would support his nomination.
Cornyn, a Republican, pushed Democrats to confirm Kennedy and warned them to not "sabotage" the Trump presidency."Democrats are not entitled to sabotage this President by denying him his cabinet, and I intend to do everything I can to see that they are speedily confirmed."Kennedy's confirmation is not a sure thing, with critics coming from both sides of the aisle.Sen. Bill Cassidy told "Fox News Sunday" that Kennedy was wrong about vaccinations.
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