Bulwark Takes GOP Senators Embarrassed AGAIN
Jun 10, 2025
Join Joe Perticone, a Congressional reporter known for his insightful political analyses, as he teams up with Andrew Egger to dissect the latest political fiasco involving GOP senators. They delve into RFK Jr.'s abrupt dismissal of the CDC vaccine committee, breaking promises made to senators like Bill Cassidy and Joni Ernst. The discussion highlights how political loyalty often overrules integrity, revealing a troubling pattern of superficial commitments driven by party pressures and primary challenges.
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RFK Jr. Breaks Vaccine Committee Promise
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke his promise by firing the entire CDC vaccine advisory committee shortly after confirmation.
- This exposes how GOP senators traded integrity for hollow assurances to avoid primary challenges.
Ernst's Broken Promise on Sexual Assault
- Senator Joni Ernst extracted a promise from Pete Hegseth to appoint a sexual assault prevention official.
- Hegseth never fulfilled it, revealing broken promises extend beyond health policy.
Political Survival Trumps Integrity
- Senators Cassidy and Ernst prioritized avoiding Trump-driven primary challenges over enforcing promises.
- Their feigned concern was transactional and hollow, reflecting political self-preservation over principle.