Kennedy has suggested, contrary to scientific consensus, that certain vaccines are connected to childhood autism, asthma and developmental impairment

Summary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his vaccine skepticism, is attempting to reassure Senate Republicans ahead of his confirmation hearing as President Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary.

Kennedy claims he supports vaccine safety and is “all for” vaccines like the polio vaccine, a notable shift from past controversial comments suggesting vaccines cause autism or other health issues.

While some senators express cautious optimism, critics highlight his history of promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric, warning his confirmation could undermine public confidence in vaccines.

His hearing is set for January 29.

  • OccamsTeapot@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    “He told me he is not anti-vaccine. He is pro-vaccine safety, which strikes me as a rational position to take,” Senator John Cornyn told Politico.

    This is the oldest trick in the book. “No I’m not anti-vaccine, I’m pro safe vaccines!” Then proceeds to explain how none are “safe” and we “need more research”

  • skozzii@lemmy.ca
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    3 months ago

    Didn’t he just resign from his role at an anti-vaccine non profit like today or yesterday?

    Man we need proper news reporting and journalism back.

    • NielsBohron@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      3 months ago

      It wouldn’t matter because the Senate will just pretend like he’s a reasonable nominee regardless of his past actions or current beliefs.

  • AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Elon Musk: “Autism causes Fascism!”
    RFK Jr: “Vaccines cause autism!”
    Republican senators: “Turns out we like vaccines after all!”

    • vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works
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      3 months ago

      The funny thing is that in my experience autism seems to grant a good bit of resistance to fascism. I broke my way out of the anti-SJW phase because Trump is an insipid sub-human waste of space. I couldnt stand anyone praising him, also I just hate Peterson as well and fucking couldnt stand anyone mentioning him.

  • ATDA@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    He petitioned against the COVID vaccines in 2021 and pushed ivermectin. Got kids killed in samoa

    Fuck him with a pineapple ala little nicky. Literally he is evil. He deserves life in prison to be kind. He will burn in hell for his violence against his common man.