RFK Jr. Accused of 'Not Following Science' on Vaccines by Senator Maria Cantwell

Accusations of Ignoring Scientific Consensus

• 🎯 Senator Maria Cantwell accused RFK Jr. of not following science regarding vaccines during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
• 💡 Cantwell stated that Washington, Oregon, and California will uphold the efficacy of science, implying a divergence from RFK Jr.'s stance.

mRNA Technology and Research Funding

• 🔬 Cantwell questioned RFK Jr.'s decision to cancel $500 million in research related to mRNA technology.
• 🚀 She highlighted that mRNA technology, exemplified by Warp Speed, has saved lives and is crucial for future pandemic preparedness.
• ⚠️ The senator expressed concern that canceling this research leaves the U.S. vulnerable and cedes technological leadership to other countries.

Historical Vaccine Efficacy

• 📈 Cantwell presented data showing a significant decrease in illnesses in the 21st century compared to the 20th, attributing this to vaccine efficacy.
• 🗣️ She criticized RFK Jr. for conflating chronic diseases with the need for vaccines and for not supporting the evidence of vaccine benefits.
• 🇺🇸 The senator referenced the Trump administration's surgeon general, who stated that over two million lives were saved by mRNA technology.