Source: Fox News
Summary
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his comments about President Donald Trump’s mental health during a congressional hearing. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) questioned Kennedy about Trump’s mental fitness, citing his recent social media posts. Kennedy refused to support invoking the 25th Amendment, which would allow for a transfer of power if the president is incapacitated. The exchange was part of a heated hearing that also saw Kennedy clash with Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) over previous comments he made about Black children.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Rep. Mark Takano questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about President Trump’s mental health. Kennedy refuses to support invoking the 25th Amendment. The exchange becomes heated, with Takano pressing Kennedy for a direct answer. Kennedy’s comments about Trump’s mental health are defended, but his own qualifications as a non-physician are questioned. The hearing is marked by escalating confrontations between Kennedy and Democratic lawmakers.
The performance of concern for the president’s mental health is followed by a predictable script of questions and denials.
Author: Evan Null
