PHOENIX, Ariz.—Nicole Shanahan, President Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 running mate, told Breitbart News that the vote against confirming Kennedy as Secretary of Health and Human Services came from mothers, children, He said it would be a vote that goes against science. .
“We have to check on Bobby,” Shanahan stressed in a live interview with Breitbart News Friday at Turning Point USA's America Fest in Phoenix, Arizona.
Asked if he had a message for senators considering voting against Kennedy, Shanahan didn't mince words.
“When you vote against Bobby Kennedy as a senator in his Senate confirmation hearings, you're against mothers, you're against children, you're against science,” Shanahan said.
“And Bobby Kennedy is a man who deeply, deeply cares about the American people on a cellular level, and he wants to see our children grow up. That's the job of anyone who holds public office. ” she added. “I'm sure you all come from a place of wanting to see your constituents thrive, not suffer. That's the goal here.”
Shanahan also said he would be “honored to work” at the Department of Health and Human Services if asked.
President Kennedy, whose mission is to “make America healthy again,” held a number of positive meetings with senators on Capitol Hill last week ahead of the confirmation process. These include incoming Senate Majority Leader John Barrasso (R-WY), who currently serves as Republican Conference Chairman, and incoming National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC). , included members of the Republican leadership, including the current NRSC chairman. Steve Daines (R-Mont.).
Kennedy also joined Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Mike Crapo (R-WV). He also had positive talks with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-Idaho), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), and Sen. Josh. Hawley (R-MO), James Lankford (R-OK), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Rand Paul (R-KY), Rick. Scott (R-FL), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). Many of these senators are already on record as supporting Kennedy.
And last week, President Kennedy shook hands with Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) in a hopeful scene in the halls of Congress.
