The claim
“Sen. Bernie Sanders confronted Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his rejection of germ theory during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple news reports confirm that Senator Bernie Sanders confronted Robert F.
What we found
Kennedy Jr. about his views on germ theory during a Senate hearing. The date and context align with the claim.
The evidence
4 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
In a Congressional hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) directly confronted anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his rejection of germ theory.
arstechnica.com· Ars Technica report on Senate hearing - Background
During a Senate HELP Committee hearing yesterday on April 22, 2026, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) grilled HHS Secretary RFK.
msn.com· MSN report on Senate hearing - Background
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing reached a fever pitch on Wednesday when Senator Bernie Sanders confronted HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his ...
msn.com· MSN report on science vs. RFK Jr. - Background
Bernie Sanders is the Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
en.wikipedia.org· Bernie Sanders' role in Senate committee
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