Review of Abortion Pill Safety Is Ongoing, Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy Says
Republican Sens. James Lankford and Steve Daines both pressed Kennedy on their concerns about the drug during the Thursday hearing.
Republican Sens. James Lankford and Steve Daines both pressed Kennedy on their concerns about the drug during the Thursday hearing.
Kennedy said President Donald Trump has directed him to investigate the drug.
Despite Kennedy’s past support of abortion, many pro-life Catholics are now celebrating his confirmation after he pledged to carry out the Trump administration’s pro-life agenda as head of HHS.
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In the three-hour hearing, Kennedy fielded questions on his interpretation of Title X, late-term abortions, mifepristone, stem-cell research and medical conscience rights.
Kennedy has vowed to battle chronic health conditions and restore American health agencies.
Although Kennedy has supported legal abortion for his entire public career, he told pro-life senators in closed-door meetings that he would oppose taxpayer funds for abortion domestically and abroad and restore conscience protections.
The advertisement coincides with the Trump campaign’s recent push to rally Catholic support for his candidacy.
Among Kennedy, Trump, and Biden, Kennedy is the only candidate to have a positive favorability rating.
Kennedy, who is the son of former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, first launched his presidential bid in the Democratic primary in April 2023
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