Former Vice President Mike Pence’s advocacy organization, Advancing American Freedom, has publicly urged Senate Republicans to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The primary reason cited for this opposition is Kennedy’s stance on abortion.
Pence, through his organization, emphasized that Kennedy’s previous support for abortion rights is a significant deviation from the pro-life legacy established during the Trump-Pence administration. In a statement, Pence highlighted that, under their leadership, HHS made decisions daily that either supported or detracted from the sanctity of life. He argued that confirming Kennedy would be “deeply concerning” to millions of pro-life Americans who have traditionally supported Republican nominees.
Kennedy, known for his skepticism regarding vaccines and his environmental activism, had previously expressed a complex stance on abortion. His positions have included support for a woman’s right to choose, advocating for codifying Roe v. Wade into law, and ensuring access to medical abortion pills.
The statement from Advancing American Freedom also pointed out that despite Kennedy’s recent attempts to reassure pro-life leaders, there remains little confidence in his commitment to pro-life policies at HHS. Pence’s group specifically mentioned the daily administrative decisions at HHS concerning issues like federal funding for Planned Parenthood, regulations on abortion pills, and insurance coverage for abortions, all of which would be pivotal under Kennedy’s potential leadership.
With the Senate gearing up for confirmation hearings, Pence’s call for rejection highlights a significant rift within the Republican Party, especially given Trump’s choice to nominate a figure known for his controversial views on vaccines. This nomination has already sparked a broad spectrum of reactions, with public health experts and Democrats expressing alarm, while some conservative groups have been more ambivalent or supportive, focusing on Kennedy’s critique of “corporate capture” in health agencies.
The opposition from Pence, who has been critical of Trump since their time in office together, underscores his resentment toward his former boss. His failed presidential run was embarrassing and he’s been all but excommunicated from Republican politics ever since.
I don’t believe Pence for one second. Abortion is hideous, but that reason falls flat on its face because RFK wouldn’t increase abortions, Trump is against it
I’ll be willing to Bet, Pence has an alterior motive. WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO HIDE, MR. PENCEI?
WHAT WILL RFK EXPOSE ON YOU?
Abortion has been ruled upon by SCOTUS. It is NOT a constitutionally enumerated power of the federal government. Neither the Congress nor the Executive can affect abortions at this point. It is a States’ issue.
Pence knows it. He’s butt-hurt and thinks we are all stupid.
…what Mr Pence endorses or does not endorse means nothing to me and millions of other pro-life advocates…Mr Pence has had his 15 minutes of fame and blew it…there is very little that Mr Pence could possibly ever do to regain his obvious lack of trust of the Conservative element of the political landscape, but to just retire and disappear into oblivion like a good little backstabbing nobody that he has become…
Abortion is the ostensible reason. The real reason is Kennedy will go after the establishment and its allies.
This proves pence is not looking out for regular Americans. His allegiance seems to belong to big pharma. Whoever is quoting him seems to think he is of some importance. He should be humiliated and just go away
(personally I think he is a traitor and should be hung)
Pence is a snake, much like the Serpent in the Garden, he cannot be trusted. This has absolutely nothing to do with Abortion, this is all about protecting big Pharma and other deep state entities who are will to harm Americans for profit. It would appear that Pence might be against Abortion, which is great, but then he no longer gives a damn once you are born as long as his personal supporters (Deep State, Big Pharma, Big Oil and Big Ag) can make a buck off of exploiting them. He should take the Job at Grove City and disappear from politics.
Who’s more hated? Cheney or Pense? Answer, yes!
….is there a difference ?…
It is amazing and embarrassing to me how naive our side can be at times. How quickly, even eagerly, we can jettison our values and change our minds about people. This has never been truer than how Repubs under our very popular incoming president, can make us think different almost overnight. When someone is nominated by Trump for a cabinet position, or even named as an aide, we often jump on the bandwagon and label him or her a conservative, a patriot, and a hero. We sometimes seem to become blind and deaf to the facts about the person. For example, RFK, Jr., who is a lifelong Democrat, opposes many things I believe in. We would be on opposite sides of the aisle over a host of issues. While I greatly respect the man, I have reservations about Kennedy’s fitness (no pun intended) for HHS head, and at the top of that list is his pro-abortion stance. It seems to me to MORE than cancel out any good he will bring to that department. Maybe someone here can show me how slaughtering babies and health go together. If not, I’m with Pence on this one.
I completely agree with you regarding Kennedy but also Musk. They have had and probably do still have liberal moral standards. At this point, we must trust that God has placed Trump in this position for reasons known only unto Him. God’s will be done must always be our prayer.
It’s funny that Pence thinks he has any influence is this matter or any matters regarding Trumps cabinet pick.
Pence is a jealous man of DJT…..that is what this is all about….and he is a useless tool of the Dems……
Mike who?
Typical Pence, a despicable back stabbing weasel to the end. I wouldn’t piddle on him if he was on fire.
Why does Pence look like an Easter Island statue?
Pence is a f*cking cu*t
Check his stock portfolio and financial records. This will tell us all we need to know.
Ad once again, TRAITOR Pence tries to be a hero to the RADICAL LEFT-TARD Commie-cRATS.
Who does he think he is, LIZard Cheney ????
I like this because it’s him paying back those who gave him that “coin” right after he declared Xiden the winner in 2021.