THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Fox News Accidentally Makes RFK Fiasco at Hearing Even Worse for Trump
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Sep 5, 2025 In this discussion, Matt Gertz from Media Matters reveals how Fox News hilariously misrepresented Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as pro-vaccine during a contentious Senate hearing. He highlights the fierce bipartisan criticism aimed at RFK's anti-vaccine stance, exposing the deep divides in the Republican Party. Gertz dissects Fox's attempts to navigate these conflicting narratives and draws attention to the precarious position Trump finds himself in as RFK's views gain traction. Expect an insightful take on the looming reckoning in public health and politics!
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Bipartisan Backlash Against RFK Jr.
- Republican and Democratic senators both heavily criticized RFK Jr. for undermining public health and vaccine trust.
- That bipartisan rebuke signals deep concern about his actions at HHS and their consequences.
Conservative Doctors Undermine Kennedy
- Matt Gertz argued the hearings were 'body blows' to Kennedy's credibility, especially coming from conservative doctors.
- Those criticisms matter politically because they come from Trump-aligned Republicans with medical expertise.
Use Oversight After Confirmations
- If Republican senators are alarmed, they should use oversight tools or impeachment to act.
- Do not assume votes alone solve the problem once an appointee has power.