Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. forcefully condemned Canada’s liberal assisted suicide laws during a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday.
The comments came as he testified before the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate HELP Committee.
At one point, Kennedy was asked about assisted suicide policies.
“I think those laws are abhorrent,” Kennedy said.
He pointed to Canada as an example of where such policies can lead.
🇺🇸🇨🇦 RFK Jr: Assisted suicide has become the leading cause of death in Canada…wait…what?!
Slamming it, he says it targets vulnerable people, including those with disabilities.pic.twitter.com/uRGUg0k3T9 https://t.co/hAw3m6pf9D
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 22, 2026
“And we just see in Canada today, I think the number one cause of death is assisted suicide,” he added.
Kennedy said the issue extends beyond individual choice.
“And as you say, it targets people with disabilities and people who are struggling in their lives,” he
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