Republican Senators Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Josh Hawley of Missouri have expressed differing views on President-elect Donald Trump's Health and Human Services secretary pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Senator Tillis raised concerns from the agriculture industry regarding Kennedy's appointment, particularly focusing on issues unrelated to his role in HHS. Tillis mentioned that he had heard feedback from the agriculture community and plans to discuss these concerns with Kennedy. He also mentioned the need to address reported statements made by Kennedy on vaccines.