Mike Pence urges Senate Republicans to oppose RFK Jr's nomination for health secretary

Former Vice President Mike Pence has called on Senate Republicans to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing Kennedy's support for abortion rights. This contrasts with concerns from others about Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance. Pence's comments come amid bipartisan worries about Kennedy's potential confirmation, as well as challenges facing other Trump nominees, including Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Gaetz's nomination is complicated by ongoing ethics investigations into his conduct. Trump has begun announcing his cabinet picks for a second term, including Kennedy and Doug Burgum for interior secretary. Despite Republican control of the Senate, some nominees face significant opposition, raising questions about their confirmation prospects.