During contentious congressional hearings, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan criticism regarding significant cuts to the Health and Human Services (HHS) budget and his comments on vaccine safety. Kennedy emphasized that people should not take medical advice from him, a statement that has sparked widespread discussion. With cuts impacting medical research and funding, lawmakers pressed him on the potential consequences of his policies, including substantial reductions in Medicaid. Protests erupted at the hearings, reflecting public concern over his stance on vaccinations and health agency reorganizations. Critics, including Democrats, challenged his approach, while Kennedy attempted to defend his decisions amid a chaotic atmosphere marked by demonstrators and heated exchanges.