RFK Jr. faced questions on his record in office, the Trump administration’s policies on vaccines and the recent ouster of top officials at the CDC. Her departure followed the resignations of four additional senior CDC officials who reportedly opposed Kennedy’s approach to vaccines. Kennedy replied, “Yes, sir.”Kennedy told lawmakers that “the CDC failed Americans during COVID-19. Sen. Wyden sharply criticized Kennedy’s testimony, accusing him of undermining public health. “Robert Kennedy has elevated conspiracy theorists and grifters to positions where they’re making life-or-death calls about people’s healthcare.