Democratic representatives have voiced strong disapproval of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s upcoming testimony before the House Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government. They criticize his controversial statements regarding COVID-19 and its supposed disproportionate impact on certain ethnic groups. Representatives like Mark Takano (D-CA) have questioned the Republican leadership's decision to invite Kennedy, labeling his claims as "dubious" and expressing concerns about the spread of misinformation. Takano and other Democrats previously urged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Committee Chair Jim Jordan to rescind Kennedy's invitation following his remarks in a New York Post video, where he suggested that COVID-19 targeted specific races and that certain groups, such as Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people, possessed greater immunity.

Kennedy, who is challenging President Biden for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination, has faced accusations of antisemitism for these comments. His scheduled testimony focuses on allegations of the Biden administration's collusion with social media platforms to censor speech, particularly during the pandemic. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) condemned McCarthy for providing Kennedy with a platform, while Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) expressed his strong disagreement with Kennedy's views, characterizing his recent remarks on ethnicity as "preposterous." Neal acknowledged the Republicans' right to choose their witnesses, attributing their decision to the principle of free speech. Freshman Democrat Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-NC) anticipates an "entertaining" hearing but also expects the dissemination of misinformation. Other Democrats, like Neal, have reaffirmed their support for President Biden's reelection. Takano expressed skepticism about Kennedy's campaign, predicting its failure due to what he calls "sloppy thinking" and the spread of divisive claims. In response to the criticism, Kennedy's campaign called the Democrats' opposition to his testimony ironic, arguing that their attempts to prevent him from speaking at a hearing on censorship represent a form of "deplatforming."