Trump and RFK Jr. To Ban Covid-19 Vaccine 'Within Months'
16 days ago
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- The Trump administration may remove the COVID vaccine from the U.S. market within months, according to RFK Jr.'s associate Dr. Aseem Malhotra.
- Malhotra claims influential Trump family members share Kennedy's skepticism of the vaccine's safety, despite lacking scientific qualifications.
- Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Action, linked to Kennedy, is pushing for vaccine withdrawal, citing concerns over 'vaccine injuries.'
- A 2022 study suggested mRNA vaccines had a 16% higher risk of serious adverse events, but it has been widely criticized by the medical community.
- Malhotra and Kennedy have a close relationship, with Malhotra advising Kennedy and fundraising for his presidential campaign.
- Kennedy canceled $500 million in mRNA vaccine funding and called the COVID vaccine 'the deadliest ever made,' raising public health concerns.
- Anti-vaccine sentiment turned violent with a CDC shooting, blamed on vaccine misinformation, prompting backlash from health officials.
- Over 750 CDC, HHS, and NIH staff accused Kennedy of spreading dangerous misinformation, demanding accountability.
- HHS defended Kennedy, stating he supports CDC employees and rejects politicization of the shooting tragedy.
- The White House dismissed speculation about HHS policy changes, emphasizing reliance on 'Gold Standard Science.'