U.S. President Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Kennedy’s wife Cheryl Hines pose after Kennedy was sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kennedy, who faced criticism for his past comments on vaccine, was confirmed by the Senate 52 to 48. Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was the only Republican to vote against him. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
UPDATE: 5:45 PM – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially been sworn in as the new Human and Health Services Secretary.
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Shortly after he was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday in a 52-48 vote, he was sworn into his new position at the Oval Office by Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch.
