Vice President JD Vance unleashed a blistering critique of senators on X, calling them out for hypocrisy during a contentious Senate Finance Committee hearing.
On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced sharp accusations from, among others, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), who claimed Kennedy’s policies endangered children and fueled chaos, while Vance fired back, exposing the left’s selective outrage, as the New York Post reports.
More than 1,000 current and former HHS employees demanded Kennedy’s resignation a day earlier, accusing him of mismanaging federal health agencies. Wyden piled on, alleging Kennedy’s “cruel” agenda hiked family health costs and pushed conspiracy-driven policies. His claims reek of partisan grandstanding, conveniently ignoring decades of establishment failures.
Wyden accused Kennedy of “taking vaccines away” and intimidating doctors who strayed from his guidelines. Such hyperbole smells like a desperate attempt to smear a reformer challenging the medical status quo. Kennedy, unfazed, pointed to Wyden’s long tenure while chronic disease rates soared to 76%.
Kennedy defended his record, touting HHS as the “most proactive” in history. He listed achievements like tackling food contamination, drug prices, and e-cigarettes. These are tangible steps, not the empty rhetoric Wyden’s crew peddles.
The secretary also highlighted efforts to curb cellphone use in schools and address the East Palestine chemical spill. Wyden’s silence on these issues betrays his obsession with scoring political points. Real problems demand real solutions, not soundbites.
Vance’s X post cut through the noise: “You all support off-label, untested, and irreversible hormonal ‘therapies’ for children, mutilating our kids and enriching big pharma.” His blunt truth exposes the left’s blind spot on experimental treatments while they clutch pearls over Kennedy’s reforms. The senators’ sanctimonious lectures ring hollow.
Kennedy thanked Vance on X, saying he hit the “preeminent problem” dead-on. The secretary’s focus on ending “child mutilation” and gain-of-function research aligns with common-sense priorities. Yet, Democrats cry foul when their sacred cows are challenged.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt backed Kennedy, stating he’s “over the target” and championing “gold-standard science.” Her words underscore the administration’s push for transparency against an entrenched medical orthodoxy. The left’s attacks only prove they fear real change.
Deputy White House chief of staff Taylor Budowich praised Kennedy’s preparation, saying Democrats were “torched” for parroting a “failed medical orthodoxy.” Their obsession with defending big pharma’s grip on healthcare is telling. America’s declining health demands bold action, not more of the same.
Kennedy claimed HHS is tackling sickle cell anemia, hepatitis C, and nutrition education gaps in medical schools. These aren’t flashy talking points; they’re overdue fixes for a broken system. Wyden’s crew would rather sling mud than address them.
The secretary also noted the FDA is on pace to approve more drugs in 2025 than ever before. This undercuts Wyden’s narrative of chaos and corruption. Progress, it seems, is the left’s worst nightmare.
Wyden’s accusations of “chaos” and “corruption” lack substance, sounding more like a tantrum than a critique. His decades in office haven’t exactly delivered a healthcare utopia. Pot, meet kettle.
Committee chair Mike Crapo (R-ID), Vance, and Wyden did not respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment. Their silence speaks volumes -- either they’re dodging accountability or they know the narrative’s crumbling. The public isn’t buying the establishment’s tired playbook.
Kennedy’s reforms, from safer drinking water to ending animal testing, show a department willing to tackle tough issues. Vance’s defense and the administration’s resolve signal a rejection of woke posturing. Americans deserve leaders who fight for health, not headlines.
