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politics1 year ago

Jay Bhattacharya Leads Race for Trump's NIH Director Choice

Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for opposing Covid-19 lockdowns, is the leading candidate to head the National Institutes of Health under Trump's administration. Bhattacharya, an ally of vaccine skeptic Robert Kennedy Jr., would join other controversial health appointees, raising concerns among public health officials. His potential nomination aligns with Trump's healthcare agenda, which includes significant influence from Kennedy, despite criticism from the pharmaceutical industry and public health bodies.

politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. as Health Secretary, Stirring Controversy

Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic, to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, a move that has sparked controversy due to Kennedy's critical stance on vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry. This appointment is part of a series of contentious cabinet picks by Trump, raising concerns about Senate approval. Kennedy's nomination has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising his focus on transparency and chronic disease, while others worry about his views on scientific facts and public health safety.

politics1 year ago

Leaked Video Reveals Trump and RFK Jr. Discussing Vaccine Conspiracies

A video has surfaced showing Robert Kennedy Jr. speaking on the phone with former President Donald Trump one day after a shooting incident at a Trump rally. The Secret Service had increased their presence due to a perceived threat, and officials have confirmed an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. The incident has raised questions about security measures and the current political climate.

politics1 year ago

Billionaire Donates $100M to Trump and RFK Jr. Super PACs

Conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon has donated $75 million to a super PAC supporting Donald Trump and $25 million to a pro-Robert Kennedy Jr. group, making up 42% of the total funds raised by these organizations. Mellon's contributions are significant for both candidates' campaigns, with MAGA Inc. planning to use the funds to target Black and Latino voters and support Trump's efforts in key Rust Belt states.

crime2 years ago

Armed Impersonator Arrested at RFK Jr. Campaign Event in LA

An armed man, impersonating a U.S. Marshal, was arrested at a campaign event for Robert Kennedy Jr. in Los Angeles. The man was reported to have a loaded gun and a badge claiming he was a U.S. Marshal. LAPD officers arrived at the scene and took the suspect into custody. The FBI was also present. The suspect, a Hispanic male with tattoos, did not brandish the gun or threaten anyone. It is likely he will be booked on a gun charge. Kennedy, who has previously requested Secret Service protection, mentioned that his private security detail from Gavin de Becker and Associates detained the armed man.

politics2 years ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Social Media Presence Boosted by Presidential Bid

Instagram has lifted its suspension against the account of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and Democratic presidential candidate, after removing it in 2021 for spreading debunked claims about the coronavirus and vaccines. Kennedy's personal account has been restored, but Facebook and Instagram are maintaining their suspensions against his organization. The decision follows Kennedy's announcement in April that he plans to run for president, becoming the second Democratic candidate seeking to oust President Biden.

politics2 years ago

Robert Kennedy Jr. Criticizes Biden's Immigration Policies.

Robert Kennedy Jr. criticized President Biden's immigration policy, saying that the US should have closed its borders and expanded legal immigration. He blamed the open-door policies for creating a humanitarian crisis on the US-Mexico border, with drugs flowing across. Kennedy also disagreed with Biden on censorship and foreign policy, calling his policy of expanding the war in Ukraine misguided and extremely dangerous. Kennedy's campaign comes with its own baggage, as he is one of the leading opponents of vaccines and has been booted off Instagram and YouTube for spreading false information about the COVID vaccine.

politics2 years ago

"Robert Kennedy Jr. Defends Crypto Privacy Amidst Calls for Taxation and Energy Consumption Concerns"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will make his first appearance as a presidential candidate at a cryptocurrency conference in Miami, where he will keynote the Bitcoin 2023 conference. Kennedy has positioned himself as one of the nation’s most prominent political champions of cryptocurrency, despite the fact that the industry is a major contributor to climate change, which puts him at odds with most other environmentalists. Kennedy opposes the White House's proposed 30% excise tax on electricity used in crypto mining, suggesting that bitcoin's environmental impact has been overstated and that the industry needs to switch to more renewable sources.

politics2 years ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Enters 2024 Presidential Race as Democrat

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and member of the Kennedy political dynasty, announced a long-shot bid to challenge incumbent President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination. Kennedy's campaign could serve as a platform to advance claims that childhood immunizations pose health risks, a theory that has been discredited by multiple scientific reviews. Kennedy has been banned from YouTube and Instagram for spreading misinformation about vaccines and the COVID-19 pandemic.

politics2 years ago

"Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Runs for Democratic Presidential Nomination in 2024"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine advocate and environmental lawyer, has announced his bid for the Democratic 2024 presidential nomination. Kennedy Jr. plans to end the corrupt merger of state and corporate power that is threatening to impose a new kind of corporate feudalism on the country. He joins self-help guru Marianne Williamson in a presidential primary against incumbent Joe Biden. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine rhetoric has intensified after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the development of vaccines to protect against the virus.

politics2 years ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Enters 2024 Presidential Race as Anti-Vaccine Activist

Robert F Kennedy Jr, an anti-vaccine activist and nephew of President John F Kennedy, has filed a statement of candidacy to challenge President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 US presidential election. Kennedy's anti-vaccine charity, Children's Health Defense, has been accused of spreading misleading and dangerous information, including false claims targeting groups more prone to vaccine distrust, potentially resulting in deaths during the pandemic. Kennedy has also promoted conspiracy theories about Covid-19 and the 2020 US presidential election, linking him with anti-democratic figures and groups.