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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making waves in his bid to become the next Secretary of Health and Human Services by addressing the deeply contentious issue of federal funding for research involving the body parts of aborted babies. During his recent confirmation hearing, Kennedy assured Senator Josh Hawley that he would reinstate Trump-era policies that barred taxpayer dollars from supporting such ethically dubious research. Apparently, a commitment to life is still a thing in some circles, much to the chagrin of the pro-abortion Biden administration, which has gone full steam ahead in its quest to fund research that many Americans find morally repugnant.
Senator Hawley, no stranger to exposing the left’s radical agenda, pressed Kennedy about his commitment to protect American taxpayers from having their hard-earned dollars used for fetal tissue research. It’s almost humorous that Hawley had to remind Kennedy of Trump’s 2019 HHS policy, given that the current administration seems to be operating as though the previous administration’s ethical standards were merely suggestions. Kennedy’s response to Hawley was an emphatic “yes,” reaffirming his stance that taxpayer money should not fund research that involves fetal tissue from elective abortions—a welcome reminder of the values of the prior administration.
RFK Jr. tell @HawleyMO that he'll stop funding for any NIH research using fetal tissue from abortions. MAHA = MAPA (Make America ProLife Again)
— Catholics for Catholics 🇺🇲 (@CforCatholics) January 30, 2025
Kennedy’s reassurance comes not a moment too soon. With the Biden cabinet succumbing to the siren call of the abortion lobby, it’s refreshing to see a potential HHS Secretary take a principled stand. During his testimony, Kennedy also highlighted an alternative: stem cell research can be conducted using umbilical cords, illustrating that science does not have to sacrifice ethics at the altar of research funding. It seems that Kennedy not only understands the moral implications but is also willing to correct the misguided narrative propagated by those who insist that fetal tissue is the only viable option for scientific advancement.
In the same vein, Kennedy is eager to roll back the previous administration’s reversal of Title X funding restrictions. He reiterated President Trump’s position—that every abortion is a tragedy and that states should hold the reins when it comes to abortion policies. There’s something consistently refreshing about politicians who actually seem to care about the moral implications of their policies, especially when standing against the tide of radical progressivism.
It’s clear that Kennedy is not just paying lip service to pro-life policies—he’s gearing up to actively support them. He’s committed to studying the safety of the abortion pill and enforcing strict limits on late-term abortions, all while pushing back against the notion that federal funding should enable abortion in any guise, whether here or internationally. It’s a stance rooted in principle rather than convenience, which sets him apart in the current political climate, where accountability and morals often take a backseat to partisan agendas.
While the confirmation process may still be fraught with hurdles, the declaration of undeterred values from Kennedy offers a glimmer of hope for Americans who believe in the sanctity of life, standing as a potential roadblock to the pro-abortion policies currently dominating Washington. The outcry from the abortion lobby will be loud; however, Kennedy’s commitment to life signals a battle not just for a position, but for the moral compass of healthcare policy in the country.
