Democrats are weighing impeachment of RFK Jr. while courting his supporters
Summary
Democrats plan to increase congressional oversight of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after winning control of Congress. Some lawmakers have raised impeachment, while others are seeking cooperation with Make America Healthy Again supporters on issues such as pesticide rules and school lunches.Key Facts
- Democrats criticized Kennedy over changes to vaccine guidance and cuts to medical research and Health and Human Services staffing.
- Some Democrats have called for Kennedy to resign or face investigations and impeachment.
- Rep. Jim Clyburn said Kennedy should be a high-priority impeachment target for the House majority.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders said he is open to impeaching Kennedy.
- Sen. Raphael Warnock urged Kennedy to resign rather than spend the next two years facing congressional committees.
- Some MAHA activists say they want to work with Democrats on pesticide regulation and healthier school lunches.
- MAHA activists who support cooperation with Democrats may still view Kennedy as their closest ally.
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