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Senators Call for Criminal Probe and Ouster of RFK Jr. Over Alleged Lies to Senate
Key points
- Senators call for RFK Jr.'s ouster or resignation.
- Some senators demand a criminal investigation into alleged perjury.
- Documents reportedly show Kennedy lied during confirmation hearings.
- Concerns relate to his anti-vaccine activism and a 2019 Samoa trip.
Calls for Removal and Investigation
Senators are intensifying their demands for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign or be removed from office. Senator Edward J. Markey stated that Kennedy "lied to the Senate, lied to the American people, and jeopardized the health of children to advance his anti-vaccine agenda."
Senator Ron Wyden has called for a criminal investigation into Kennedy, stating that newly released documents provide "Proof we got RFK lying on the record during his confirmation hearing (a crime)." Wyden urged the matter to be referred to the US Department of Justice.
Allegations of Deception During Hearings
During Kennedy's confirmation hearings in January 2025, senators raised questions about a 2019 trip he took to Samoa. At that time, Kennedy was a prominent anti-vaccine activist leading the organization Children’s Health Defense (CHD).
Context of the Samoa Outbreak
Months after Kennedy's visit to Samoa, the island nation experienced a significant measles outbreak, resulting in 83 deaths, primarily among children under five. This outbreak was largely attributed to increased vaccine hesitancy, which had caused vaccination rates to drop to as low as 31 percent.
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Senators are renewing calls for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down or be removed from his position as Health Secretary, with some advocating for a criminal investigation. This follows the release of documents that senators claim prove Kennedy lied during his confirmation hearings regarding his anti-vaccine activities.