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What to expect from RFK Jr. as health secretary

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Donald TrumpFebruary 13, 2025 6:38 pm

What to expect from RFK Jr. as health secretary

After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed and sworn in to head the Department of Health and Human Services, political commentator Sue O’Connell talks about the responsibilities of the role and why Republican Mitch McConnell joined all Senate Democrats in voting against him.

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