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Senate Hearing Questions Trump's Health Policies Amid Vaccine Debate

2/4/2026

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In a February 3, 2026 Senate hearing, U.S. President Donald Trump’s health policies were scrutinized as Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) questioned NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya about Denmark's immunization schedule.
Blunt Rochester criticized the Denmark model's relevance, citing differences in population and healthcare systems.
Cassidy, a physician, has clashed with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policies, despite voting to confirm him.

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In a February 3, 2026 Senate hearing, U.S. President Donald Trump’s health policies were scrutinized as Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) questioned NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya about Denmark's immunization schedule.
Blunt Rochester criticized the Denmark model's relevance, citing differences in population and healthcare systems.
Cassidy, a physician, has clashed with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policies, despite voting to confirm him.