Five takeaways from RFK Jr's first confirmation hearing

Senators grilled Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump's pick for health secretary, on vaccine comments and his stance on abortion.

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The post of health secretary is a key federal government position that oversees public health issues, including medical research, food safety and public welfare programmes.

Kennedy, who had been a vocal vaccine sceptic, was asked to explain his past comments on the Covid-19 vaccine and other immunisations. He also was asked about his views on abortion, and his opinions on the US food industry.

His hearing was interrupted by shouting protesters, but he also received loud applause when he promised he would make America healthy again, a slogan used by the new administration.

Here are five takeaways from Kennedy's first hearing.

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