Wyden and Alsobrooks Detail Higher Costs, Chaos and Corruption Under RFK Jr.

Wyden and Alsobrooks Detail Higher Costs, Chaos and Corruption Under RFK Jr.

New Report Chronicles Harmful Actions Robert Kennedy Has Taken Against American Families Since Becoming Health Secretary

Text of the Report (PDF)

Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., today revealed the constant stream of chaos and harm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has brought upon the country since he was sworn in as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year.

"Robert Kennedy's tenure as America's chief health officer has been marked by higher costs, more chaos and boundless corruption," Wyden said. "His actions are endangering children, leaving parents confused and scared, and forcing families and taxpayers to pay more for their health care. Democrats knew from the start that Robert Kennedy would be a disastrous health secretary - it's time for Republicans to step up and hold him accountable for his actions."

"For 203 days, the American people have been subjected to the incompetency and dangers of RFK Jr. He has caused chaos, raised costs, and furthered the corruption at the core of Trump's agenda. Our damning report makes it devastatingly clear: RFK Jr. must resign or be fired immediately. Four months ago, I became the first Senator to call for RFK Jr.'s resignation because I spoke with the scientists at NIH - they are my constituents. If RFK Jr. does not love his country enough to resign, the American people will continue to pay with their lives. We are sick of it," Alsobrooks said.

The report tallies daily actions to undermine Americans' health and safety in the 203 days since Kennedy was sworn in. It also includes case studies that provide a deep dive into how higher costs, non-stop chaos, and widespread corruption are the centerpieces of his agenda. The report concludes by recounting the lies and broken promises Kennedy made to the Senate during his confirmation process.

The full report can be found here.

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