RFK Jr. wants federal health data so he can show vaccines are unsafe, Trump transition co-chair says

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RFK Jr. wants federal health data so he can show vaccines are unsafe, Trump transition co-chair says
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Summary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine activist, seeks access to federal health data to challenge vaccine safety and potentially lead to their removal from the market. This raises concerns among public health experts about severe health consequences, especially for children, and the potential waste of resources on debunked theories. Despite Kennedy’s lack of medical expertise and the potential for misinformation, Trump has indicated his support for Kennedy’s role in a potential second administration.

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I'm pretty sure that data is already public.

Right. But that data is presented objectively. He wants to present it in a way that reinforces his preconceived notions.

Not if it doesn't prove his point.

Right?

(/s)

No, you see, they’re hiding stuff. The data that’s out there doesn’t support his hallucinations so, obviously, the real data is being hidden. ^/s^

So your understanding of the situation is RFK is asking for data that he already has access to?

Yes. I think so. I'd need more details about exactly what he's looking for to be sure. What specific vaccines, years, populations, to really be sure.