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RFK Jr.'s Stunning Claim About Black People And Vaccines Sparks Concern From Medical Experts


Published on 2025-02-22 04:03:21 - MSN
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  • From COVID-19 conspiracy theories to confusion on the facts about Medicare and Medicaid to refusing to say that vaccines aren't linked to autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s February confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill were anything but smooth for someone who is hoping to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, made controversial remarks suggesting that the COVID-19 vaccine was ethnically targeted to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people while disproportionately affecting African Americans and Caucasians. These comments, made during a dinner in New York, have drawn significant backlash from medical experts and public figures. Dr. Peter Hotez, a noted vaccine scientist, labeled the claims as "fringe" and "unscientific," while the White House condemned them as "vile" and "false." Kennedy's statements have raised concerns about the spread of misinformation, especially given his family's historical association with public health advocacy. Despite the controversy, Kennedy has not backed down from his assertions, which have been criticized for promoting dangerous conspiracy theories and potentially undermining public health efforts.

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