Democrat Fetterman says that the confirmation of RFK Jr. as secretary of the HHS “is not a dump”

Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., Said confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Leading the Department of Health and Human Services “is not a dump”, as President Donald Trump’s candidate works to underpin support.

In an appearance in “Fox News Sunday”, Fetterman said he has He met with Kennedy twice in his office and whatever his decision in the HHS nominee will be “an informed opinion.”

“I have invested a lot of time to really understand his background and learn more about man,” said Fetterman, added: “I approached with an open mind and saw the audience. And that’s how the process works.”

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When asked if he has made a decision on whether he will vote “Yay” or “no” for Kennedy, Fetterman said he has spoken with colleagues on both sides with respect to the matter.

“It has been a safe challenge. Absolutely. It is certainly not a dating for the nomination,” Fetterman told the “Fox News Sunday” Shannon Bream presenter.

“I have made an investment to really understand and talk to all the nominees, and I treated everyone with respect and took the time to listen, and that has been part of my commitment,” he added.

Kennedy, a lifelong Democrat who changed his presidential campaign against Biden to run as independent before falling Of the race to support TrumpHe made the consecutive grilles for the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday and the Health Committee on Thursday. It still faces the crucial committee and the confirmation votes of the complete Senate in its mission of leading 18 powerful federal agencies that supervise the food and health of the nation.

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Most of the difficult questions and combat about their positions about vaccines, abortion, medicaid and other problems came from the Democrats in the two committees, but Thursday’s audience ended with the best republican in the health panel saying that he was “fighting “With Kennedy’s nomination.

“His past of undermining vaccines confidence with unfounded or deceitful arguments worries me,” Senator Bill Cassidy, republican of La-La.

Louisiana’s doctor, who is a crucial vote and has expressed concern about Kennedy’s past position about vaccines, asked if Kennedy can be trusted to support the best public health. “The senator told Kennedy, who It seeks to lead key health agencies such as the centers for disease control and prevention of week “.

Kennedy, whose open opinions on pharmaceutical and food industries have also caused controversy, has said that its objective is ultra -processed food and food and reach the fundamental causes of chronic diseases.

A strong pro-life defender, Senator Lindsey Graham, RS.C., he told “Fox News Sunday” that he is supporting Kennedy despite the previous comments of the nominee saying that he supported the codification of Roe V. Wade and abortion “even if it is a complete term.”

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“Now I’m fine to support RFK Jr. because I think that during the course of the audience he is committed to a Pro-Vida Republican AgendaPresident Trump’s pro-life agenda, “Graham said when asked about those specific past comments from Kennedy.” So I will take it in your word. I feel comfortable with what he said about the pro-life problem. He has been radically probotist as a person. But I do believe that as secretary, he will implement a pro-life agenda that will be promoted by President Trump. I will be a yes, but I will also see all the movements I do. ”

Paul Steinhauser of Fox News contributed to this report.