RFK Jr. Struggles to Answer Medicare, and Medicaid Questions in Senate Hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer fundamental questions about Medicare and Medicaid during his second Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire asked Kennedy to explain Medicare’s parts, but he struggled to define the program’s fundamental aspects. If confirmed, Kennedy will oversee a $1.7 trillion agency that manages federal health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA markets.