Why Did Mike Pence Choose to ATTACK RFK Jr. Like This?

Former Vice President Mike Pence opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary, urging senators to reject the controversial choice.

Pence makes himself less popular every single time he opens his mouth.

At a Glance

  • Mike Pence’s advocacy group sent a letter to senators opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for HHS Secretary
  • The letter highlights concerns about Kennedy’s past “pro-abortion” statements
  • Kennedy met with senators to discuss his stance on abortion and commitment to Trump’s policies
  • Pence claims Kennedy would be the “most pro-abortion Republican appointed Secretary of HHS in modern history”
  • Kennedy pledges to address America’s chronic disease epidemic and criticizes big Pharma and big food

Pence’s Opposition to Kennedy’s Nomination

Former Vice President Mike Pence has taken a strong stance against the potential appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Pence’s advocacy group, “Advancing American Freedom,” has sent a letter to senators urging them to reject Kennedy’s nomination, citing concerns about his past statements on abortion.

Is he just trying to get back at Trump or something? Republicans love RFK Jr.

The letter emphasizes worries about Kennedy’s ability to make pro-life decisions at HHS, particularly regarding issues such as federal funding for Planned Parenthood and abortion regulations. Pence’s organization goes so far as to claim that Kennedy would be the “most pro-abortion Republican appointed Secretary of HHS in modern history.”

So rather than recognizing Kennedy’s enormous strengths on health policy, he’s choosing to nitpick on a policy issue Kennedy isn’t even responsible for?

Kennedy’s Shifting Stance on Abortion

Kennedy’s position on abortion has been a point of contention. Initially running as a Democrat in the 2024 campaign, he later endorsed a first trimester abortion ban before retracting that stance. Throughout his own presidential campaign, however, Kennedy insisted that while he did not want to implement a ban on abortion, he did want to provide as much support as possible to ensure people don’t feel pressure to get abortions in the first place.

“While RFK Jr. has made certain overtures to pro-life leaders that he would be mindful of their concerns at HHS, there is little reason for confidence at this time,” Pence’s organization stated.

Despite these concerns, Kennedy has been making efforts to address the worries of pro-life senators. He met with Senator Josh Hawley to discuss his stance on abortion and his commitment to following President Trump’s policies.

“Today I got to sit down with @RobertKennedyJr – we had a substantive discussion about American healthcare & his plans to take on Big Pharma. We also had a good discussion, at length, about prolife policies at HHS,” Senator Josh Hawley said recently.

Hawley further elaborated on Kennedy’s commitments, stating, “He committed to me to reinstate President Trump’s prolife policies at HHS. That includes reinstating the Mexico City policy & ending taxpayer funding for abortions domestically.”

Kennedy also met with Senator Markwayne Mullin, discussing his stance on abortion and commitment to follow the President’s policies.

Kennedy’s Vision for HHS

Despite the controversy surrounding his nomination, Kennedy has pledged to address America’s chronic disease epidemic if confirmed as HHS Secretary. He has been vocal in his criticism of big Pharma and big food industries, accusing them of “mass poisoning” Americans.

As the Senate prepares to vet Kennedy’s nomination, the debate surrounding his appointment highlights the crucial role the legislative body plays in the confirmation process for key cabinet positions. The outcome of this process will have significant implications for the direction of public health policy in the United States.

Pence just can’t see the forest for the trees. There is a big picture, here!