BREAKING NEWS: The Senate Finance Committee Advances RFK Jr. Nomination | FULL HEARING

The Senate Finance Committee met on Tuesday to discuss the nomination of RFK Jr. to be HHS Secretary.
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[@sunnyla2835]

Anyone opposing transparency has something to hide.

[@brendadavis5919]

Exactly

[@reggiep3369]

Exactly, I wonder how much Elizabeth Warren collected for cosplaying a native American 🤔 funny how these politicians throw rocks at people while they're living in houses made of refurbished glass.

[@j.k.1239]

Bernie always voting for status quo.What a weak man.....

[@user-rl6op9wg9q]

No one really listens to him anymore; blah blah blah, just like Warren;she and her beer video.

[@j.k.1239]

@@user-rl6op9wg9q Bernie is controlled opposition.All talk, No action.

[@christianplavcan1359]

He votes for whoever funds his campaign. Did you know that in 2024 he spent $33 million of his senate campaign while his competitor spent only $150,000? Why do you need that much money for such a small state, nonetheless a campaign you really didn’t even need to campaign for? Bernie’s bank account seems to speak louder than the bs words that come out of his socialist mouth.

[@TammyShelton-u9j]

Bernie needs to explain how he became so rich on a Senator’s salary!

[@stephensteve4546]

Big disappointment 😞

[@getinit56]

This is a video that needs to be archived, for everyone that spoke, because I have a feeling that it is NOT going to age well for them.

[@Mr_incroyable]

Free media will do just that. All this is on the web forever. And we will use it in 2 years.

[@DianneMarian]

Don't think it will age well for them either. Did you see the interview of JFK Jrs cousin? She explained how she used to play with him as children and what he would do as a teenager. He would take live baby chicks and baby birds throw them in a blender and then feed them to his pet hawk while the blood was still warm; laughing while he was doing it. THat is sadistic behavior.

[@getinit56]

@@DianneMarian Thats ridiculous and only sadistic by a modern standard. He was feeding his hawk and grossing out his cousin. That would be funny to a lot of people. Ask any butcher, or anyone that has to process meat what they have to go through. People feed live rats to pet snakes. How do you think lions are fed in zoos? Grow up.

[@lareinajoy]

Take a good look , Americans. Remember these names speaking against RFK Jr.

[@MatthewNewman]

and they will applaud them, those confirming this swamp monster will be remembered as traitors to American's children.

[@yevonvanzarovitch5203]

TOTAL CURRUPTION IN THE SENATE, WHAT A JOKE

[@stover954rr]

You might not agree with him, but calling him unqualified is hilarious when you look at the qualifications of the last couple of HHS Secretaries

[@tootsienunya4243]

💯

[@roberttoler3403]

I Agree 100% Bobby Kennedy is THE MAN FOR THE JOB!!!!!😊❤

[@stylereline4457]

"They have taken over" They are the president and administration we voted for that lol

[@MB-ll1ql]

Prayers for Bobby!

[@TomsMoonpie-hs9rk]

RFK JR. is perfect for this job. He’s an environmental lawyer who’s had experience of draining swaps his entire career.

[@Hiphopananamiss]

I swear, I cannot stand these people. We the people, knew full well we wanted RFK Jr. it is our choice! 76 million Americans voted for this you, God willing, we will not let these corrupt bureaucrats subvert our will

[@DianneMarian]

76 million Americans did not vote for him. 76 million people voted for what they wanted to see; some it was because immigration others because of inflation.etc.

[@DianneMarian]

DT Quote - "I won on Immigration and Groceries" Unquote Nothinng to do with JFKjr

[@HT-vi6kb]

Last week he multiple times, said he supports the pediatric vaccine regimen, he’s not a conspiracy theorist, he just wants safety and efficacy, and have that information available to everybody. I don’t know how many times this poor guy can say it but not surprisingly the Democrats don’t seem to give a shit they keep beating the same drum.

[@loopz_attack1658]

Its because they want the optics that he is a conspiracy theorist. Its all a game of politics and media

[@user-rl6op9wg9q]

I don't think the dems even know why they are fighting anything anymore; some habits are hard to break.

[@shirleymcclendon6159]

Obama Nation

[@icestationzebraassociates2460]

It's not optics. It's not habit. They receive lots and lots of big pharma money.

[@lindalu8565]

Go RFK. get rid of the poisons.

[@LisaBarron-f8v]

Yes like Trump and elon

[@LindaHerron-h9q]

God I pray to you please help this Country please God we need a miracle please lord I pray for your interventions!

[@miguelvalle7787]

As a former democrat I will never vote for corrupt democrats Again!!!

[@maureencarr242]

Dems are waking up one at a time. It had to be this way. You can't tell anyone anything- they have to have a great "spiritual awakening"

[@betttyKeithGoodman]

Lord let him get through ! This country needs him . Our food and country is unsafe

[@dcr8888]

This nomination does not sit well with the medical inductrial complex. People are tired of being treated like flesh colored bags of money.

[@Northerngirl360]

Yup… write those scripts…is our western medicine… no look at root cause, oh and be sure to refer to others so the whole pie gets a piece

[@rob-yt9di]

Ethics and Warren are at polar extremes.

[@Orionshield1948]

When vaccines are loaded with other ingredients (adjuvants) such as Thimerosal a mercury derivative and propylene glycol (antifreeze), aluminum among others you best do your due diligence when a vaccine is recommended. How much of this stuff accumulates in the brain over time? No studies I am aware of.

[@user-rl6op9wg9q]

Vote RFK in now. I know that if "we the people" got to vote, he would be in office by now. :)

[@dgal1391]

As soon as Elizabeth Warren started to speak after the vote I left. Can't stand a thing about her. Bye

[@mada_fontes]

Me neither

[@Northerngirl360]

So many… “we want health” but unwilling to vote for the guy who will make a diff, no more back pocket deals, every one needs a look at the finances … Corruption exposed now

[@robyndismon394]

Explain why. And plse be specific

[@dgal1391]

@ If you have to ask that question you must be a DEM and chances are you're very closed minded so there's no need for me to explain.

[@DianneMarian]

@@dgal1391 Heard that excuse before; that's because you don't have a good reason.

[@tiatopolski59]

You house bureaucrats need to grow up!!!

[@icestationzebraassociates2460]

I can't even remember Pocahantas's actual name anymore. Anyway - we know the decisions she's making are in her own financial interest. How many millions has she "raked in?"

[@lourdesespinoza7513]

14-13 Thanks God ❤

[@SamPoole-yj3yj]

We need to do better.

[@Wildernut]

As a matter of fact…real Science is NEVER settled.

[@jamesschmitt9392]

No democrats…. We’re so sick of your DEI BS ❤

[@rickpope4545]

Big damn 10 4 on that

[@alikhat1647]

I agree with you, but I don’t see how that’s relevant to the current video. Is your suggestion that the Dems aren’t wanting to vote for RFK simply because he’s a straight white man? It’s possible, but they don’t treat any of the black Republican congressmen any better.

[@jamesschmitt9392]

@ just saying us Americans are tired of their woke agenda and taking bribes from big Pharma we know about these corrupt democrats now more than ever

[@CharmagneCayanan]

My kids don’t eat school lunches, because it’s so unhealthy! Preservatives in the bread, vegetables have no taste. He wants safety and great health for us all.

[@lynnettesteiner2148]

I was out of the country for 20 years. When I returned I was amazed and appalled to see what big business medical care is,

[@moseshenriquez5355]

5:43 “life saving abortion care” That’s such an oxymoron. Senator is just simply a moron.

[@MarieKlees]

That comment he made floored me!

[@GMod428]

So, if a woman has a miscarriage, she should not have a life-saving abortion because you think it's an oxymoron. She should just wait until her 40 weeks are up.

[@davidrosenhan8374]

@@GMod428 False dichotomy. A miscarriage isn't an abortion.

[@GMod428]

@davidrosenhan8374 I never said or implied that they're the same, yet somehow you decided to tie them together. Why do you think that is?

[@bwhite9993]

RFK couldnt be any more qualified...

[@PC-ee7tz]

RFK is much better than the previous HHS secretariesn

[@MarieKlees]

Oh yes that hot mess!

[@brendadavis5919]

Amen

[@porschapride9806]

I agree! 100%🇺🇸👏🏾

[@lynnettesteiner2148]

I was not sure about Kennedy, but after listening to Warren, I am for him.

[@gregoriosteopathy883]

It's a no brainer, confirm him now!

[@xblake2628]

It's a no brainer for sure! Especially since the worm ate his! :D

[@porschapride9806]

@@xblake2628Lol you take one thing that was said and ran with it. We need him to clean up the mess that is the health care system! It shouldn’t matter what side you’re on. We all want better for us and our future generations!

[@rob-yt9di]

Don't you think that those demorat senators are horribly loathsome..

[@sweetsue1071]

Pocahontas is so worried about rfkj taking 💲 Really??!

[@user-rl6op9wg9q]

She forget her beer.

[@rickong8814]

Congratulations RFK Jr! ❤❤❤

[@Dogmilk235]

“I don’t like what Elon is doing so let’s direct that anger at Kennedy”

[@AlanBennett866]

Why don't you like transparency? Do you like it when your bank lies on your bank statements and balances? In what other categories do you not want to be told the truth about your money?

[@user-rl6op9wg9q]

I love what both are doing; love a great America. I think dems don't even know why they are fighting and causing chaos anymore; their leader, Pelosi, is out of office now. Chill. :)

[@marqicewalker1766]

@@AlanBennett866u read it wrong. Relax take a breath and try again

[@Whale15]

Listening to Warren is like taking a cold shower. Shock to the system and it doesnt feel good at the time but it builds resilience.

[@MarieKlees]

Like listening to AOC lol

[@jamesopiela]

"There is no man more hated than he who speaks the truth" RFK Jr. is a hated man and America needs him.

[@TXTENHY]

He has no knowledge on healthcare but yea if this country needs another pandemic or setbacks in research we definitely need him.

[@Northerngirl360]

These people are so so far from where we the people are…

[@marymahoney6903]

He wasn’t anti-VAX he was concerned about the vaccines in some occasions, SARS VAX which was used in the pandemic of 2019 through 2022.

[@mrs.s.vajaycserhati9010]

Wuhan virus injections was /is NEVER a vaccine. Asking questions continuously IS scienc.

[@arturopadilla7817]

Democrats Vote...Always Agains Health & Values,Transparency

[@geraldpolmateer3255]

In 2004 I did some research on why workers comp increased so dramatically in CA. What I found was insurance companies increasing in profits by three times the cost of living. In CA along the workers comp premiums sky rocketed due to fraud. For many years there has been an increasing cooperation between big business and big government. Why are politicians receiving any money at all?

[@lwrgbr]

dems should be ashamed...............

[@kristyhurst5068]

Really....lol

[@sparkster4000]

This is what real journalism looks like, giving the people access to unfiltered information about their government. Thank you.

[@SherylMcCoy-jb5wh]

He needs to be on the side of the American people and not to get rich!

[@icestationzebraassociates2460]

Okay. For real. All these people including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders receive money from big pharma and have made themselves RICH. RFK Jr. is receiving attorney's fees when they WIN cases against big pharma (meaning they were right and correct to bring lawsuits.) What do you expect Liz and Bernie to say? Do you think they'd bit the massive hands that spoon feed them? THEY are not on the side of the American people. They're not. Wake tf up.

[@Hiphopananamiss]

🤲🤲please Lord, give us RFK Jr.🤲🤲❤️🇺🇸we need him badly!

[@mother5823]

Already confirmed earlier today 14 to 13 tyg

[@kjnoah]

IF the executive branch cannot follow the orders of the executive, it is clear insubordination and illegal.

[@Kit-Ballou3664]

Ugh. Can't listen to any more gaslighting. Congress critters are like listening to paid programming. I'll be back for the vote. Go RFK!.

[@tony18841]

Social Security is a retirement for taxpayers not for illegal immigrants

[@Hanginginthr5806]

Anyone who votes against RFK needs to be voted out of our goverment!

[@keepitforreally4501]

Remember Obamacare if you did not get insurance from the health market, you had to report that and the reasons why , you did not and you had to pay $200 or more if you did not get insurance and if you qualified Even though you probably could not afford it

[@listenandreadcarefully9154]

Let go RFK JR Healthy to us American and low food cost 💪🏾🇺🇸

[@mattarseneault]

Elizabeth Warren's se;ective discernment is extraordinary...

[@brendadavis5919]

Warren makes millions off of big pharma every year

[@MarieKlees]

Remember when she says she was American Indian?!

[@marychristenson3913]

They had 4 years to fix it and didn't!!!

[@CarolFisher-j4u]

Primary Warnock.....No qualified to be a US Senator...

[@camirichardson7485]

RFK is better than what has already been! Vote him in!

[@jakejake8623]

If they vote no they have to go

[@PrettyKitty100]

He is grossly unqualified. This is nuts.

[@porschapride9806]

Please explain how he is unqualified?!? Did you do your own research or did you just listen to what the far left and the legacy media has said?!?

[@anstead9830]

Democrats why don't you GRANDSTAND another day and just take the Vote on RFKJ. We're tired of listening to your rhetoric!

[@natea5071]

Bernie Coward is his new name. I can't believe I voted for him. Smh

[@Zee-e8j]

Listen dems...we voted for Trump and support his cabinet choices so CONFIRM RFK Jr.

[@JoanneShipston-cl4zj]

One third of the population voted for Republicans, one third for Democrats and one third didn't vote at all. That's two thirds of the population who DID NOT vote for Trump.

[@Wildernut]

The future of Science…More Science.

[@CarolFisher-j4u]

Love Robert F Kennedy Jrs vision! MAHA! MAGA!

[@lizkeith1356]

RFK ALL THE WAY. THE PEOPLE DEMAND BETTER HEALTH.

[@mzmartin8115]

Widen you are a liar!

[@tonytran3166]

Vote for RFK

[@davepark5878]

Really F'in Kidding?

[@user-rl6op9wg9q]

@@davepark5878 Nope, I want a healthy America. Get them RFK, thank you :)

[@Polecat54941]

What a lot of gas bags

[@rickpope4545]

Big damn 10 4 on that

[@sunnyla2835]

#ConfirmKennedy

[@shanninmeiring8476]

CONFIRM BOBBY NOW!!!

[@Dhmfree]

You’re all scard of him. So it clear thsts who we need to get you out.

[@EGrizz36]

Watching Pocahontas, I mean Elizabeth warren criticizing him for filing lawsuits against drug companies as a private citizen and conflicts of interest….. why does she want those companies to not be sued? Hmmmmm…….

[@brendadavis5919]

She makes millions a year off big pharma 😊

[@EGrizz36]

@@brendadavis5919exactly! Haha

[@cashaeleatemla]

Kennedy appeared before the finance committee for a confirmation hearing last week, before testifying to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions the following day. During both appearances, Democrats on the committees - and even some Republicans - grilled the longtime environmental lawyer and activist on his stances on vaccines, abortion, and other issues. President Trump's pick for HHS secretary has faced scrutiny from Democrats and Republicans, alike. Though Kennedy, 71, initially sought the Democratic presidential nomination and has close ties to the party as the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and the son of Robert F. Kennedy, he dropped out of the presidential race to endorse Mr. Trump in August, and has long been the recipient of the Democratic establishment's ire.

[@brianrector9791]

Go Bobby!

[@tel8786]

Aw, Senator Warren: "why won't anybody stand up for the poor vaccine companies?" 😂

[@jpap1]

This guy is such a joke it’s wild

[@betttyKeithGoodman]

And here we go democrats start out with complaints that has nothing to do with the health of the American people and RFK Europe has a ton of American food banned from their country . What’s that say ? That American food company’s add alit of stuff to our foods I hope rfk makes it

[@johns9969]

His take on the vax is quality. That's manufacturing. How many MDs, surgeons, scientists stepped on a factory floor.

[@mariabator9317]

Yes Kennedy

[@user-rl6op9wg9q]

I trust RFK over big pharma anyday.

[@keepitforreally4501]

Obama care should be abolished. It was never affordable never Even if you get sick, you still gotta pay out-of-pocket

[@FelixTweezer]

He’s not anti-vaccine

[@brendadavis5919]

Musk and Trump is trying to clean up waste and abuse

[@KimberlyCaldwell-xb2if]

Of course voted against affordable health care. The affordable health care act increased our health care costs and they have been more unaffordable ever since Obama's affordable health care act. Because it was never about helping the people it was about helping the government

[@xxproxxbest3541]

❤we pray for America and Donald Trump 🙏 Amen 🙏

[@kristyhurst5068]

He's going down

[@porschapride9806]

@@kristyhurst5068No, it looks like they are taking care of business and doing what should have been done years ago!👏🏾🇺🇸

[@Rev-X-Films]

Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s vote tally. 14 Ayes 13 Nays Congratulations RFK

[@maryjokimble2446]

We’re on our own, y’all

[@jack00017]

Wyden is so full of crap, his grandkids will be constipated

[@Gatorraider]

Please jesus let rfk get it!

[@Ourhomeonearth]

Vote yes to RFK jr cos he wants to make america healthy again

[@jpap1]

LETS GO RFK

[@rickpope4545]

Warlock corrupt and unqualified hisself

[@lindabacon68]

Elizabeth Warren, you are so damn two-faced. Talk about conflict of interest! What about your millions of dollars from Big pharma?! You're lucky I'm half a continent away from you, because I would sure as hell vote you out of office.

[@priscillapie]

Yes !!! Rooting for RFKJR!!!

[@bgreener]

He's going to get a lot of people hurt.

[@porschapride9806]

@@bgreenerHow?!?

[@lioudmilacohen6957]

Yes

[@JoeyZackary]

Why are they allowing all the negative lies? Who voted for these people?

[@IroquoisPliskin117]

Ron Wyden is a sellout

[@CoolDaysEnd]

WINNING!

[@brettoctane]

VOTE RFK !

[@JustinJets]

Rfk jr I believe is being used by Jesus to heal this country!

[@micahmrkd3412]

Both god and Jesus aren’t real

[@user-rl6op9wg9q]

Same with Trump; a calling they won't deny

[@deadglory]

Cutting mental health services all those decades ago sure is having quite the effect in modern times

[@micahmrkd3412]

@@user-rl6op9wg9q god and Jesus aren’t real

[@micahmrkd3412]

@ yeah ik causing delusional belief imagination.

[@maryreynolds6987]

Confirm RFK

[@Abdikadirmahamedfarah]

We the people,we love RFK JR TO HHS SECRATRY,we love rfk Jr, we love trump,because trump he is strongest president ever in history of usa, trump2025WH ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonytran3166]

Yes for RFK

[@roniallen2990]

Be careful what you wish for. This corrupt administration will tank America as we know it!