Mitch McConnell says 'I survived childhood polio' as reason for voting against RFK Jr

Republican Mitch McConnell was the usual suspect as the only Republican to vote against Donald Trump's health secretary pick

RFK Jr

though RFK Jr Thursday was confirmed for his new post. McConnell voted against defense secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and continued the same pattern for

Kennedy Jr

. President Donald Trump said it was not a vote against Bobby (Kennedy Jr) but a vote against him. "He's a bitter guy. We are a strong party and he has no power," Donald Trump later said.
But why did McConnell vote against Bobby Kennedy? He issued a scathing statement targeting Kennedy Jr's skepticism about vaccines.
“I’m a survivor of childhood polio. In my lifetime, I’ve watched vaccines save millions of lives from devastating diseases across America and around the world. I will not condone the re-litigation of proven cures, and neither will millions of Americans who credit their survival and quality of life to scientific miracles,” McConnell wrote in his statement.
"Individuals, parents, and families have a right to push for a healthier nation and demand the best possible scientific guidance on preventing and treating illness. But a record of trafficking in dangerous conspiracy theories and eroding trust in public health institutions does not entitle Mr Kennedy to lead these important efforts," he said.

“This Administration – led by the same President who delivered a medical miracle with Project Warp Speed – deserves a leader who is willing to acknowledge without qualification the efficacy of life-saving vaccines and who can demonstrate an understanding of basic elements of the U.S. healthcare system. Mr Kennedy failed to prove he is the best possible person to lead America’s largest health agency. As he takes office, I sincerely hope Mr Kennedy will choose not to sow further doubt and division but to restore trust in our public health institutions,” McConnell concluded.
Kennedy Jr has controversial health takes and he himself was a former addict. He once said a part of his brain was eaten by a worm which then died inside his brain leading to his partial memory loss.