Donald Trump has several nominees that are not going to have it easy getting through the Senate.
We know Democrats are going to push back on all but a handful of Trump’s nominees.
One in particular that could be in trouble now is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Vaccines
For Kennedy, there are people on both sides of the aisle who do not like his vaccine stance.
Kennedy’s views on vaccines really took off with the COVID vaccine, but that is not the only vaccine he wants to look at.
This has raised concerns even among Republicans.
For instance, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) had made it clear that he would not be a rubber stamp for Kennedy.
He stated, “I haven’t spoken to him about it. I just don’t know. I will meet with him this coming week. I look forward to the interview. I agree with him on some things and disagree on others.
“There’s food safety. I think the ultra-processed food is a problem. Vaccinations, he’s wrong on.
“And so and so I just look forward to having a good dialog with him on that.”
Kennedy has been known to cite some fringe studies, and the Democrats look at him as a complete and utter lunatic.
For instance, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) stated, “We don’t have to treat conspiracy theorists like RFK Jr. with kid gloves. It’s simple. He’s spent his career fighting school vaccine programs. If they atrophy, kids will get killed.
“[E]ven if RFK Jr. doesn’t legally weaken school vaccine requirements (and he might!), his elevation to HHS Secretary will amplify his conspiracy views. When vaccine rates drop because of RFK Jr.’s conspiracy spreading – kids get killed.”
They also admit that he is also very serious and can be very convincing, which terrifies them.
Kennedy does have some good ideas, especially when it comes to processed foods, but this will not be an easy confirmation by any means.
Get ready, my friends, because the fun is about to start.