Senator Tommy Tuberville Defends Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Amidst Deep State Attacks

September 8, 2025 - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) delivered a Senate floor speech defending embattled HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and highlighting his push for health reform and accountability at HHS.

Introduction

In a fervent address from the Senate floor, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) mounted a robust defense of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following what he described as a coordinated political attack during a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing. Tuberville's speech not only hailed Kennedy's initiatives to "Make America Healthy Again," but also delivered a pointed critique of what he termed the "Deep State" and the pervasive influence of Big Pharma in American healthcare policy.

The Senate Finance Committee Hearing: An Overview

Last week's Senate Finance Committee hearing became a battleground where Kennedy faced a barrage of criticism from both Democratic and Republican senators. Tuberville characterized the event as an orchestrated "dogpile," where the focus shifted from oversight to personal attacks. According to Tuberville, these attacks were symptomatic of a political environment resistant to change and transparency.

"What the American people saw last week in the Finance Committee with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was not a hearing on oversight. It was a dogpile by politicians who are scared to death of questioning the status quo. It was Washington at its worst, a full-on blitz against one man for the simple crime of telling the truth and refusing to play ball with the swamp."

Drawing from his decades-long career in coaching, Tuberville likened the hearing to a sports scenario where the referees refuse to call a fair game, and the opposing team seeks to "run up the score." He argued that Kennedy was subjected to a "coordinated, Deep State hit job," suggesting that the root cause was Kennedy's willingness to challenge established norms.

Praise for Kennedy's Health Initiatives

Senator Tuberville commended Secretary Kennedy for his proactive approach to public health. Among the most significant achievements cited was the ban on Red Dye No. 3 in foods-a chemical previously prohibited in cosmetics due to its carcinogenic properties, but inexplicably allowed in food products, including those consumed by children.

• Working to eliminate toxic ingredients from foods, compelling major corporations such as Kraft, Nestlé, and Coca-Cola to reformulate products.

• Pushing for greater accountability and transparency within health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

• Advocating for increased access to healthy, affordable, nutrient-dense foods as a cornerstone of disease prevention.

Tuberville praised Kennedy's commitment to American families, expressing personal gratitude as a grandfather for Kennedy's efforts to help young people lead longer and healthier lives. He highlighted Kennedy's passion for confronting the chronic disease epidemic and stressed the importance of leadership willing to challenge the status quo.

Addressing Vaccine Misinformation and Agency Reform

Tuberville took aim at what he described as widespread misinformation regarding Kennedy's stance on vaccines. He clarified that the Department of Health and Human Services was not banning vaccines, but rather undertaking a critical examination of the long-term effects of various substances introduced into the human body.

"There's a lot of misinformation being spread by Democrats about RFK's position on vaccines. I've never seen anything like it. The Department of Health and Human Services is not, and I repeat, not banning vaccines. RFK is simply directing the Department to look into some of the potential long-term effects of anything that we are putting into our bodies. As far as I'm concerned, that's a great thing. It's long overdue."