Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other Democrats will meet with RFK Jr.

Over the next two days, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will meet with more than a dozen senators, including top progressive Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, as well as other members of the Democratic caucus.

Last year, President-elect Donald Trump revealed that RFK Jr. was his choice to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in his upcoming administration. Since then, Kennedy has been meeting with senators on Capitol Hill.

On Wednesday, Kennedy starts meeting with a group of Democrats, who may play a vital role in his confirmation.

Kennedy, a former Democrat and independent presidential candidate, will meet with Democratic caucus members, including Sens. Catherine Cortez-Masto of Nevada, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Mark Warner of Virginia, Warren, and Sanders.

Several Democrats have expressed openness to some of Kennedy's positions, particularly regarding agriculture and food production, and they are looking forward to one-on-one meetings with him.

Some of the same policy stances that garnered support among Democrats in the House could pose a problem for his backing among Republicans in the Senate.

This week, he will be attending meetings on the hill with Sens. Jim Banks, R-Ind., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Susan Collins, R-Maine, John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.

A few Republican senators, including Grassley, have raised concerns about Kennedy's agricultural policies and their potential impact on farmers.

Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., stated that modern farming techniques require not only advanced equipment but also fertilizers and pesticides. As a result, it is necessary to have a conversation about these matters.

Previously, Grassley highlighted the importance of genetic engineering in meeting food demand and feeding the nation.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., advised Kennedy not to overdo agriculture regulations during their meeting last year.

He stated that Trump's HHS nominee was "completely supportive" and "recognizes the struggles of our farmers, ensuring they can sustain their livelihoods."

Following Kennedy's endorsement of Trump prior to the 2024 election, the two launched their campaign to "Restore America's Health."

A group of Senate Republicans who back Kennedy for the HHS role have formed a caucus to promote their shared goal of improving health in the country through the implementation of Kennedy and Trump's policies.