Mr Robert came under scrutiny at the hearing for his decades of anti-vaccine and abortion sentiments.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced aggressive questions from senators troubled by his views on vaccines, medical claims, financial conflicts and abortion rights, among other things.

RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, came under attack at a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers accusing him of covering up his anti-vaccine views.

WASHINGTON: Robert F Kennedy Jr, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the top US health agency, came under attack at a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (Jan 29), with Democratic lawmakers accusing him of covering up his anti-vaccine views and embracing conspiracy theories to dissuade use of lifesaving medic

In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation's top health official, Robert F Kennedy Jr struggled to answer questions about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions of disabled, poor and older Americans. Republican Sen Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician and key…