Mike Pence's advocacy group opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS nomination, citing his inconsistent pro-life abortion stances.

Kennedy, who remains close with Trump, is still expected to bring in a handful of his longtime allies. Stefanie Spear, who was press secretary on his 2024 campaign, is slated to be Kennedy’s deputy chief of staff at HHS, two of the Republicans said.

A split has emerged over the priorities for the Department of Health and Human Services.