The MeidasTouch Podcast Senator Tammy Baldwin on Trump Cabinet Disaster Hearings
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May 25, 2025 Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin from Wisconsin, known for her advocacy on healthcare and civil rights, discusses her experience cross-examining witnesses in Congressional hearings. She highlights the shocking revelations of the Trump administration's cabinet hearings, emphasizing the serious funding cuts to biomedical research and public health. Baldwin stresses the urgent need for accountability and transparency, particularly regarding environmental issues and the dismantling of essential government agencies. Her insights shed light on the critical implications for public welfare.
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Baldwin Holds RFK Jr. Accountable
- Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin strongly questioned RFK Jr. on his inadequate biomedical research funding. - She highlighted billions cut from NIH and delayed grant awards hampering health advancements.
Challenging Baseless Criminal Claims
- EPA leader Lee Zeldin's criminality claims lack evidence and court citations. - Congress challenges baseless grandstanding without proof of fraud or abuse.
NIH Funding Cuts Halt Research
- RFK Jr. slashed NIH biomedical research funding and failed to convene grant panels since Trump's term began. - This led to billions unallocated for cures in diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer halting groundbreaking research.