Summary
Mike Pence’s advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing concerns about his inconsistent abortion stance.
Despite Kennedy’s reassurances to pro-life leaders and pledges to reinstate Trump-era policies, AAF doubts his commitment to pro-life values, emphasizing his past support for abortion access.
Trump’s endorsement has divided conservatives, with some defending Kennedy’s potential, while others see it as a risk.
Kennedy’s lack of public health credentials and history of spreading misinformation also face widespread criticism.
For all the talk of American Christian nationalism, it sure seems like “Christian Republicans” have been dropped like a rock.
Again, look at Trump’s cabinet. There’s lip service, but do you see many “Pence” kind of bible thumper characters there? Is there any groundswell of support for Pence here, who is clearly on their side? I sure don’t see it.
They’ve got fascist misogynists who reference the Bible, which to the casual observer (or Republican voter), are hard to distinguish from actual Christian Nationalists, but none of these people actually worship anything other than the dollar and absolute power.