In a blistering statement issued after Robert F. Kennedy’s confirmation as secretary of health and human services, Senator McConnell says America’s new public health chief is guilty of “trafficking in dangerous conspiracy theories” that erode the public’s trust. Mr. McConnell, a survivor of childhood polio, has so far voted against three of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees. 

Mr. McConnell has been silent on nominations up until the moment they come to the floor, going so far as to even vote to end debate so the final vote can come up and then vote against the nominees. The statement released about Mr. Kennedy following his confirmation on Thursday was one of the most acerbic ones yet.