‘They Deserve the Truth!’ [WATCH]

A Senate Finance Committee hearing Thursday erupted into a shouting match between Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) during an exchange over mRNA vaccines, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The hearing, which drew national attention, followed a turbulent week at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Former CDC director Susan Monarez resigned after Kennedy pressed her to step down, and three additional senior officials left the agency in protest shortly afterward.

The session grew heated when Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) opened by questioning Kennedy’s integrity and referencing Monarez’s claims. Kennedy dismissed the criticism and pivoted to vaccine policy, pressing senators on clinical data related to COVID-19 shots.

The most contentious exchange occurred when Kennedy questioned Bennet directly about the safety of mRNA vaccines.

“Are you saying that the mRNA vaccine has never been associated with myocarditis or pericarditis in teens? Is that what you’re trying to tell us?!” Kennedy asked.

Bennet deflected, pointing instead to Kennedy’s decision in June to remove all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. “I am simply trying to say that the people you put on that panel after firing…” Bennet began.

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Kennedy cut him off. “You are evading the question!” he shouted.

Bennet responded forcefully. “I’m asking the questions, Mr. Kennedy, on behalf of parents and schools and teachers all over the United States of America who deserve so much better than your leadership! That’s what this conversation is about!”

Kennedy fired back: “Senator, they deserve the truth, and that’s what we are going to give to them for the first time in the history of this agency!”

HOLY SH*T! A SHOUTING MATCH erupts, RFK Jr. holds nothing back.

“Are you saying, senator, that the mRNA vaccine has NEVER been associated with myocarditis or pericarditis in teens? Is THAT what you’re trying to tell us?!”

“You’re EVADING THE QUESTION! I asked YOU a… pic.twitter.com/e5VQYLsk95

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 4, 2025

The clash underscored sharp partisan divides over vaccine policy and the Biden administration’s handling of health agencies before President Donald Trump appointed Kennedy to lead HHS earlier this year.

Kennedy has defended his shakeup of CDC leadership, arguing the changes were necessary to restore public trust and ensure transparency.

The Finance Committee hearing is part of ongoing oversight into HHS operations, particularly its vaccine guidance. While Democrats expressed frustration with Kennedy’s leadership, Republicans on the panel have largely supported his efforts to overhaul the agency.

The Department of Health and Human Services did not issue an additional statement following the exchange.

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