The Johns Hopkins University surgeon and researcher fielded a plethora of questions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about topics ranging from the safety of abortion pills and seed oils to flu vaccines and information transparency.Kennedy and Makary share the same views on multiple issues. Like Kennedy, Makary over the years has criticized COVID-19 mandates, advocated removing chemicals and toxins from the U.S. food supply, and proposed greater transparency in medicine. If confirmed, Makary would explore vaccine safety, research additives and dyes in food, and address chronic diseases, among other initiatives.