Health secretary advises against taking medical advice from them.

On Wednesday, US Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, took the stand before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, to testify about President Donald Trump's health department. However, the hearing quickly turned chaotic as Kennedy gave some unexpected advice to the American public.

When asked if he would vaccinate a child against measles if he had one today, Kennedy replied, "For measles? Um, probably for measles." However, he seemed to second-guess himself and added, "I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me."

This comment sparked controversy due to Kennedy's past stance on vaccines. During his congressional confirmation hearings, his anti-vaccine beliefs were a major point of contention. The co-founder of Ben and Jerry's, Ben Cohen, even disrupted the proceedings and was detained by Capitol Police.

Kennedy further explained his reluctance to give advice by saying, "If I answer that question directly, it will seem like I'm giving advice to other people, and I don't want to be doing that." This prompted Democratic Representative Mark Pocan to press him on his response, hypothetically asking about the chickenpox and polio vaccines. Kennedy continued to avoid giving direct advice, stating, "I don't want to be giving advice."

The hearing also focused on the proposed budget for the HHS, which includes a 26% funding cut and a downsizing of the department. Kennedy emphasized the need to address the "epidemic of chronic illness" in the US, aligning with Trump's priorities.

However, the hearing was not without disruption as protesters chanted "RFK kills people with hate!" during Kennedy's opening statement. They were eventually escorted out of the room. This was Kennedy's first time back since his confirmation hearings and he made efforts to distance himself from the anti-vaccine movement.

Overall, the hearing with Kennedy proved to be chaotic and controversial, with his unexpected advice and past beliefs causing tension among lawmakers and the public.

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