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April 17, 2026
RFK Jr. Defends Trump Amid Congressional Hearing Clash
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended President Trump's mental health during a congressional hearing.
- Rep. Mark Takano pressed Kennedy on whether he shares concerns about Trump's stability, citing controversial social media posts.
- Kennedy firmly rejected calls for Trump to undergo a mental fitness assessment or for the 25th Amendment to be invoked.
2 Sources
- Democrat demands RFK Jr. insist on Trump mental fitness test, invoke 25th AmendmentApr 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM · The Hill
- RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchangeApr 18, 2026 at 1:54 AM · Fox News