During a recent hearing, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his controversial statements, raising concerns about his suitability for the position of Health and Human Services secretary under President Donald Trump.
One of the contentious statements brought up was Kennedy's assertion that Covid-19 was a genetically engineered bio-weapon targeting specific racial groups. Kennedy clarified that he was quoting an NIH study and did not claim deliberate targeting.
Another topic of discussion was Kennedy's belief that Lyme disease could be a militarily engineered bio-weapon, to which he admitted he may have made such a statement.
Senator Bennet also highlighted Kennedy's alleged claim linking pesticide exposure to transgenderism in children, a statement Kennedy denied making but Bennet indicated he had evidence to the contrary.
Furthermore, Kennedy appeared uncertain about whether he had written in his book that African AIDS is a distinct disease from Western AIDS.
When pressed on his views on abortion, Kennedy evaded a direct response, prompting interest from anti-abortion rights Republicans seeking clarity on his stance.
The exchange between Sen. Bennet and Kennedy shed light on the controversial statements made by the latter, raising questions about his credibility and qualifications for a key government position.
