Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, arrives to appear before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy is the eldest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who could be confirmed as health secretary in Trump's administration.

If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his conspiracy theories and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.

RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.

Doctors and scientists gathered to object Robert Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as health secretary, citing his anti-vaccine stance.

During his confirmation hearing for health secretary on Jan. 29, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the Make America Healthy Again agenda one of the most "powerful movements I’ve ever seen.”

RFK Jr.’s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.