RFK Jr.’s Heavy Breathing Dominates Social Media Chatter During Blockbuster Hearing: ‘Sounds Like Darth Vader’

David Gilmour Sep 4th, 2025, 12:27 pm

Pundits tuning into Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate committee hearing Thursday appeared to be wildly distracted, not by the testimony, but by his heavy breathing picked up on a hot mic throughout the proceedings.

Kennedy appeared before the Senate Finance Committee facing questions following the ousting of ex-CDC Director Susan Monarez , layoffs, his overhaul of vaccine policy, and cuts to vaccine research that opponents argue are hollowing out public health.

As the combative hearing went on, however, Kennedy’s breathing could be heard even while senators were speaking.

Kennedy’s distinctive voice is the result of

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