RFK Jr. tells congresswoman "those are crocodile tears" during tense moment at House hearing

CBS News
April 17, 2026
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a tense exchange with Rep. Lucy McBath at a House hearing.

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia "those are crocodile tears" during a heated exchange at a House hearing on Friday. The confrontation occurred after McBath asked Secretary Kennedy to apologize for his past comments regarding people with autism. This public dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the Secretary and members of Congress over his controversial statements. The exchange underscores the scrutiny faced by Kennedy regarding his past remarks and their impact on public perception of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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