Democratic House members who objected to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appearance at a House hearing on Thursday were provoked by Fox Business reporter Hillary Vaughn, but their attempts to silence him were unsuccessful. In a segment aired on “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Vaughn questioned several lawmakers about Kennedy’s claim that he was being censored by Democrats. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) expressed his disapproval, stating that bringing bigots before Congress seemed to be the norm for the GOP-controlled House.
Kennedy, a Democratic presidential candidate with controversial views on vaccines, recently sparked outrage by suggesting, without evidence, that the COVID-19 virus was selectively targeting certain racial and ethnic groups. Despite efforts by Schiff and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) to cancel his testimony, Kennedy was allowed to proceed. In a bizarre attempt to downplay his anti-vaccine activism and racially charged remarks, Kennedy accused Democrats of censorship.
Fox Business’ Vaughn also approached other lawmakers who opposed Kennedy’s presence and asked if they were guilty of censorship. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) refused to entertain the loaded question, stating that Vaughn had already made up her mind. Wasserman Schultz clarified that their intent was not to censor Kennedy but to prevent him from causing further harm with his outrageous testimony. Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands) also corrected the reporter, stating that allowing someone to speak doesn’t equate to censorship, and Kennedy has the freedom to express his views outside the halls of Congress.
This interaction highlights the clash between Democrats who believe in free speech but want to ensure responsible discourse, and Kennedy who controversially promotes misinformation. Despite the Democrats’ objections, Kennedy had the opportunity to present his testimony and defend his beliefs. It remains to be seen how this incident will impact the ongoing debate on vaccines and the role of government in regulating public health information.
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