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RFK Jr. Grilled by Senators on Vaccine Policy in Combative Hearing

FRANCE 24 EnglishSeptember 5, 20251 min596 views
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Accusations Against Health Secretary RFK Jr.

  • 🎭 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced harsh criticism and accusations of being a "charlatan" during a Senate hearing.
  • ⚠️ Senators expressed concerns that his policies are putting America's health at risk, urging him to resign.
  • πŸ“„ A letter signed by 1,000 Department of Health workers also called for Kennedy's resignation.

Vaccine Policy and Funding Cuts

  • βœ‚οΈ As Secretary of Health, Kennedy has reportedly slashed funding for vaccine research, particularly for mRNA vaccines.
  • πŸ“‰ Government vaccine regulations have been reduced, and top health officials have been dismissed.
  • 🚫 The head of the CDC, Susan Manarez, claims she was fired for refusing to endorse what she deemed unscientific guidelines regarding vaccine changes.

RFK Jr.'s Defense and Directives

  • πŸ—£οΈ Kennedy defended his actions, stating he asked Manarez if she was a trustworthy person, to which she allegedly responded no.
  • πŸ“œ He stands by his decisions regarding changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.
  • 🌍 Kennedy's directives are being implemented across states, with Florida announcing its intention to abolish all vaccine requirements.
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