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Democrats claim HHS chief RFK Jr. politicized vaccine, election.

7/15/2026

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Democratic senators say HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. used his office to aid Republican House candidates.
Senator Ron Wyden filed a Hatch Act complaint that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured Iowa Libertarian candidates to withdraw.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned Rick Stewart that subpoenas would follow if Democrats won the House.
Senator Bernie Sanders released CDC emails saying Robert F. Kennedy Jr. politicized vaccine policy and reduced scientific input.

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Democratic senators say HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. used his office to aid Republican House candidates.
Senator Ron Wyden filed a Hatch Act complaint that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured Iowa Libertarian candidates to withdraw.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned Rick Stewart that subpoenas would follow if Democrats won the House.
Senator Bernie Sanders released CDC emails saying Robert F. Kennedy Jr. politicized vaccine policy and reduced scientific input.