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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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[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 121 points 2 weeks ago

Well, at least he's not starting with a predefined conclusion or anything.

[–] Steve@communick.news 82 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

I'm pretty sure that data is already public.

[–] dhork@lemmy.world 58 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

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

[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 29 points 2 weeks ago

Not if it doesn't prove his point.

Right?

(/s)

[–] athairmor@lemmy.world 21 points 2 weeks ago

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^

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] Steve@communick.news 6 points 2 weeks ago

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.

[–] mp3@lemmy.ca 58 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Classic worm brainrot 🙄

[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 31 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

The worm is just trying to survive. Vaccines are a smokescreen. A dewormer ban will be the real target. Which is ironic because Trumpers love Ivermectin.

[–] thesporkeffect@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is a shadow war between the Covid-19 superorganism and the brain worm psychic collective.

[–] IamSparticles@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 weeks ago

When reality starts to resemble a Futurama plot.

[–] TheLowestStone@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think it's important to remember that the wirm died in his brain. I assume because his thoughts are that toxic.

[–] nulluser@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

That's what the worm wants you to think.

[–] YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

This is 100% possible in this fucked up place. If this happens I'm gonna be freaked out. What's next, invasion of the body snatchers?