RFK Jr. shifts the focus on Democrats and uncovers that 1.5 million undocumented immigrants improperly accessed Medicaid.

Kennedy Addresses Misconceptions on Health Care Policies

During a recent speech, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to clarify some misunderstandings regarding health care policies from the Trump administration. This happened during a hearing in Congress where Democratic lawmakers had been sharing inaccurate information about these policies.

Kennedy’s statement, “Democratic policies benefit billionaires,” stirred some reactions.

Speaking before the House Education and Labor Committee, Kennedy answered questions regarding his department’s priorities. At the start, Chairman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) asked Kennedy if he was to blame for a recent measles outbreak.

Kennedy, while acknowledging the accusation, emphasized that it lacked scientific foundation. He mentioned, “The measles epidemic began in January 2025, prior to my tenure. It’s a global issue, not just confined to the U.S.” He elaborated that the projected number of measles cases in the U.S. for 2025 stands at about 2,200, while Mexico has significantly more cases, despite its smaller population. Canada, too, has more cases relative to its population. In Europe, the infection rate is nearly ten times that of the U.S., despite having a larger population.

“Tragically, two young girls from a Mennonite community in Texas lost their lives. It’s worth noting that Mennonites have not received vaccinations since 1796, so I don’t see how this situation reflects on my policies,” he said.

Kennedy recounted visiting the funeral of one of the children and conversing with the family of the other. He noted that both families felt marginalized and not adequately treated by medical professionals, fearing their children could have been saved with better care.

He added, “Many people in this country have religious or other objections to vaccination, and we should approach them with empathy and provide them with the same quality of treatment they’d receive elsewhere.”

During the questioning, Rep. Greg Cassar (D-Texas) probed Kennedy about a claim of “kicking 15 million Americans out of affordable health care.” He inquired if Kennedy knew anyone who had lost their insurance recently.

“I meet regular Americans all the time,” Kennedy replied. He affirmed his discussions with advocacy groups about various regulations and claimed to have spoken with more tribal leaders than any previous HHS secretary.

Cassar continued, questioning Kennedy on whether he had met with those affected by impending Medicaid cuts. Kennedy responded firmly, “There will be no cuts to Medicaid. In fact, we are projecting a 47% increase in Medicaid spending over the next decade. Any reductions you’re hearing about stem from Washington,” he added.

Cassar continued to press on, insisting Kennedy meet with individuals impacted by loss of coverage under Obamacare. He asserted that a significant portion of those who lost insurance were, in fact, undocumented immigrants. Kennedy countered, stating, “We’ve uncovered that around 1.5 million undocumented individuals are improperly utilizing Medicaid.”

As Kennedy faced heavy questioning, he reiterated his belief that Democratic policies primarily benefit wealthy individuals. He notably pointed out that after the implementation of Obamacare, the stock prices of insurance companies skyrocketed, benefiting them rather than the average American.