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WASHINGTON (TNND) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr won't be the only one of President Donald Trump's Cabinet picks to face tough questions on Capitol Hill Thursday.
As Kennedy seeks confirmation for the role of Health and Human Services Secretary, Kash Patel will face senators as Trump's pick to lead the FBI. Tulsi Gabbard will answer questions before the Senate Intelligence Committee as she aims to become the director of national intelligence.
During Kennedy's first hearing on Wednesday, he attempted to address and distance himself from his controversial views on vaccines and told senators he supported President Trump's position on abortions.
Democrats confronted him multiple times on his prior stances on vaccines, as he told the committee he wasn't "anti-vaccine" but he was "pro-safety."
But despite the controversies, Kennedy's supporters have rallied behind his commitment to reforming the healthcare system. The Independent Medical Alliance, a coalition of doctors and healthcare professionals, has launched a campaign in support of his nomination. The IMA has launched digital ads to support Kennedy's nomination.
Kash Patel, FBI
Patel will appear before the Judiciary Committee and face questions about his loyalty to the president and stated desire to overhaul the bureau.
He is a former aide to the House Intelligence Committee and an ex-federal prosecutor who served in Trump's first administration.
In a Truth Social post announcing his pick, Trump described Patel as a "brilliant" lawyer and investigator who has been devoted to exposing corruption, defending justice, and protecting American citizens.
Patel would replace Christopher Wray who announced his plans to resign in December. He was 7 years into his 10-year term.
Tulsi Gabbard, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, is a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard who deployed twice to the Middle East and ran for president in 2020.
If confirmed, she would come to the role as an outsider compared with her predecessor, Avril Haines, who spent several years in top national security and intelligence positions.
She's been accused of spreading Russian disinformation by Republican lawmakers and has even won praise in Russian state-controlled media.
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