CNN commentator Scott Jennings said Thursday on CNN's “Outfront” that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services could be blocked by pro-life Republican senators. He said there is.
Host Erin Burnett said, “President Trump has endorsed Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and now he's endorsed RFK Jr. If they choose to block any of them… But certainly RFK Jr. wouldn't be at the top of the list, and he would be.” Will he be? ”
Jennings said I wouldn't put him in the same category as Gaetz. I think Gates is well below the limit and has a long way to go. RFK, we saw some positive vibes from the Senate tonight. I'm not in a position to completely handicap him yet. ”
He continued, “A lot of what he's talking about, on both the right and the left, is that if we just improve the way we eat in this country, we're going to solve a lot of our health problems, and that's going to be a really good thing.'' But there is widespread agreement.” That would result in broad bipartisan agreement. I'm sure the vaccine official will be the biggest flashpoint in the hearing, and like everyone else nominated, he will have a chance to respond to those comments, and senators will have to decide if they're satisfied with them. You will need to judge. ”
Jennings added, “The other issue is that I think pro-lifers are crazy about this right now. If I were a Trump supporter, I would think that these attacks are coming, and I would be trying to stop them.'' He will actively come up with something.”
Commentator Margaret Hoover said, “Pro-life senators may have a hard time affirming him, especially since he's pro-choice.”
Jennings replied, “Yes.”
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