Pence Group Opposes RFK Jr. Nomination for HHS Secretary

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s conservative advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), is urging senators to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, citing his inconsistent abortion record, Politico reported.

The AAF emphasized Kennedy’s previous support for abortion access, including late-term procedures, as a key reason for their opposition.

The Wednesday letter from AAF criticized Kennedy for being “pro-abortion” and stated his views were “completely out of step with the strong, pro-life record of the first Trump Administration.”

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