No More Junk Science
Segment #712
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday moved to cut access to gender-affirming care for minors. "This is not medicine. This is malpractice," said Kennedy.
Yes, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in February 2025 and has led the department throughout the year. He has repeatedly framed his agenda around restoring evidence-based science, increasing transparency, eliminating perceived corporate bias and conflicts of interest, and returning agencies like the CDC and FDA to "gold-standard" rigorous practices.Key Statements from RFK Jr.
He has emphasized providing Americans with full access to data for informed choices.
Cracking down on industry influence.
Investigating under-scrutinized factors in health issues.
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In official HHS communications and op-eds, he has spoken of rebuilding trust through "integrity and transparency" and enhancing "scientific rigor."
During confirmation and early tenure, he pledged to base decisions on "unbiased science" and "empirically based, evidence-based medicine."
Stance on MandatesRegarding mandates, RFK Jr. has consistently opposed them, particularly vaccine mandates, and has stated that vaccines should remain accessible to those who want them but without coercion. The CDC issues recommendations (not federal mandates), and under his leadership, there have been no new federal mandates imposed; instead, focus has shifted toward voluntary access and reevaluating schedules based on his administration's reviews.Efforts to Remove Bias and Junk ScienceHis efforts to "remove bias and junk science" have centered on overhauling advisory committees (e.g., replacing members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to address alleged conflicts), directing reviews of longstanding recommendations (like childhood vaccine schedules, fluoride, and certain safety statements), and prioritizing investigations into chronic disease causes. These actions align with his stated goal of purging "corporate capture" and ensuring recommendations rely on what he views as unbiased data.Critics argue these changes introduce skepticism toward established consensus (e.g., on vaccine safety), while supporters see them as correcting overlooked biases. Overall, the described approach matches RFK Jr.'s public mantra and actions as HHS secretary in 2025.
In a powerful Oval Office event, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks out on federal marijuana reclassification while highlighting concerns about Biden’s cannabis policies. Speaking alongside President Donald Trump, Kennedy emphasizes the urgent need for medical marijuana reform, enabling research to help millions of Americans suffering from chronic pain, cancer, epilepsy, and other serious conditions. Kennedy Jr. criticizes past federal inaction under Biden, stressing that previous administrations failed to support scientific studies and patient access to cannabis. With Trump signing an executive order to loosen federal restrictions, this historic move aims to democratize research, provide safe medical access, and give seniors and patients new options for relief.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. personally ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to change its stance on a possible relationship between autism and vaccines, he said in an interview Friday, prompting the agency to edit its website to suggest there could be a link between vaccines and autism.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins Bill to discuss his stance on vaccine safety on April 26, 2024. Watch the full conversation, now streaming on Max.