Former Vice President Mike Pence’s group, Advancing American Freedom, is urging GOP senators to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary, citing his past support for abortion rights,
The organization expressed doubts about Kennedy’s commitment to pro-life policies, despite his reassurances to Republicans. This is Pence’s second attempt to block the nomination, as Kennedy has previously supported Roe v. Wade and opposed abortion bans before fetal viability. However, GOP senators largely back Kennedy after meeting with him.