Formerly a Democrat, he campaigned with Trump in last year’s election on a platform to “make America healthy again,” targeting pharmaceutical companies and other parts of the health care industry, which has also stoked controversy.
To be confirmed as health secretary, he’ll need at least 50 senators’ votes with Vice President JD Vance to break a tie. Republicans have a slim majority in the Senate, 53-47, meaning four “no” votes from the GOP along with all 47 Democrats could block his nomination.
The family source said it’s an open question whether Caroline’s criticisms will carry weight at this point, stating, “In some ways, it’s too little and too late.” Bobby has not publicly commented on Caroline’s attacks, and his representative didn’t respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.