RFK Jr. Clashes with Lawmakers Over Math Errors in Senate Hearing
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended incorrect mathematical calculations during a Senate hearing this week, telling lawmakers he uses "a different way of calculating percentages." Democratic lawmakers also confronted Kennedy about "raccoon parts" during the Capitol Hill session.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning from Senate lawmakers this week, defending mathematical errors in his testimony by claiming he uses "a different way of calculating percentages."
The New York Times reported that Kennedy's math was plainly incorrect during the hearing. Democratic lawmakers also confronted the Health Secretary about "raccoon parts," according to Fox News coverage of the Capitol Hill confrontations.
The hearing comes as Kennedy appears to be at odds with the White House over his management of health agencies. Sources indicate Kennedy has struggled to fill key positions, including the CDC Director role that opened after he fired Susan Monarez.
Senator Bill Cassidy, who participated in the hearings, faces his own political pressures. President Trump has endorsed one of Cassidy's opponents in next month's Louisiana primary, creating an unusual situation where Trump is trying to oust a sitting Republican senator.
Kennedy oversees health policies that affect every American's medical care and safety. His conflicts with basic math and ongoing disputes with lawmakers raise questions about his ability to manage the nation's health agencies effectively.
More Senate oversight hearings are expected as lawmakers monitor Kennedy's leadership of health agencies.
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