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Bill Maher Calls Out HHS Secretary Kennedy's Controversial Actions

9/6/2025

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Bill Maher labeled HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as "nutty" during a panel discussion post-Senate hearing.
Maher expressed disappointment, stating he once supported Kennedy but now finds his actions troubling.
Over 1,000 HHS employees demanded Kennedy's resignation after he dismissed CDC Director Susan Monarez.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins noted Kennedy's difficulty in addressing vaccine research questions during the hearing.
Many Senate Republicans confirmed Kennedy, indicating his position remains stable despite controversies.

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Bill Maher labeled HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as "nutty" during a panel discussion post-Senate hearing.
Maher expressed disappointment, stating he once supported Kennedy but now finds his actions troubling.
Over 1,000 HHS employees demanded Kennedy's resignation after he dismissed CDC Director Susan Monarez.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins noted Kennedy's difficulty in addressing vaccine research questions during the hearing.
Many Senate Republicans confirmed Kennedy, indicating his position remains stable despite controversies.