Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to becoming the next Secretary of Health and Human Services after securing approval from the Senate Finance Committee in a 14-13 vote.
The drama surrounding the vote centered on a key swing vote from Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a notable “Never-Trump” Republican who previously voted to impeach President Trump after the January 6th events.
Cassidy had expressed concerns about RFK Jr.’s stance on vaccines but reversed course and announced his support just before the vote. In his statement, he referred to “very intense conversations with the White House,” raising questions about whether Cassidy faced political pressure or a potential primary challenge if he voted against the nomination.