(WSET) — Virginia Senator Mark Warner expressed skepticism over President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stating he does not plan to vote for confirmation.
Warner, who said he has previously supported four of Trump’s nominees, voiced his concerns over Kennedy’s understanding on healthcare funding, views on Medicaid, vaccines, and more.
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“He has no idea where he is going to cut,” Warner said. “Is he going to cut the researchers at NIH just because they work on a vaccine that he doesn’t like?”
During the hearing, Warner challenged the nominee, Kennedy, interrupting him multiple times to demand “yes or no” answers.
While Warner acknowledged his support for Kennedy’s commitment to addressing chronic health issues, he cited disagreements on other topics as the reason for his opposition.
Virginia Senator Mark Warner has taken a strong stance against President Trump’s nominee for a key government position, citing serious budget concerns. Warner, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, has expressed worries about the nominee’s potential impact on the country’s finances.
In a statement released earlier today, Senator Warner stated, “I cannot in good conscience support this nomination. The individual in question has a track record of advocating for policies that would significantly increase our national debt and deficit. As a member of the Budget Committee, I believe it is my duty to prioritize fiscal responsibility and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely.”
This move by Senator Warner highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and congressional Democrats over budget and spending issues. As the confirmation process moves forward, it remains to be seen how other lawmakers will respond to Warner’s concerns and whether they will ultimately impact the nominee’s chances of being confirmed.
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