RFK Jr. Says He Won’t ‘Take Away Anybody’s Vaccines’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who may play a key role overseeing public health issues in a second Trump administration, said Wednesday that he won’t take away people’s vaccines.

“I’m not going to take away anybody’s vaccines,” Kennedy said in an interview with NBC News when asked if there are specific vaccines that he would remove from the market.

‘Anti-Vaccine’ Claim Rejected

Kennedy rejected the idea that he’s “anti-vaccine” despite his repeated claims about vaccines being linked to autism — and his involvement with Children’s Health Defense, a leading anti-vaccine group — and reiterated that he wouldn’t take them away from Americans.

Meet with Trump Aides

He will meet with senior Trump aides on Wednesday to discuss his role going forward. Kennedy said that they hadn’t decided yet what his job in the new administration would be, but he didn’t rule out secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and also floated the idea of being a “White House health czar.”

Vaccine Choice and Safety

“If vaccines are working for somebody, I’m not going to take them away. People ought to have choice, and that choice ought to be informed by the best information,” he said. “So I’m going to make sure scientific safety studies and efficacy are out there, and people can make individual assessments about whether that product is going to be good for them.”

Trump’s Vaccine Stance

Three days before the election, Trump hadn’t ruled out whether he would ban certain vaccines. “Well, I’m going to talk to [Kennedy] and talk to other people, and I’ll make a decision, but he’s a very talented guy and has strong views,” Trump told NBC News.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Asked about his warnings about the COVID-19 vaccine that was fast-tracked and approved during the pandemic, Kennedy said that he was saying at the time that the shot wouldn’t prevent transmission.

Other Health Concerns

Kennedy said that Trump has tasked him in a second administration with cleaning up the corruption of federal agencies, returning agencies to “the gold standard science, the empirically-based evidence” and to “end the chronic disease epidemic. He said, for example, that he would address the ingredients in America’s food that “are illegal in Europe” and other countries and “making our kids sick.”

Clearing Out Federal Agencies

He said that he would address the corruption by clearing out departments of federal workers who he believes haven’t been doing their jobs — “entire departments” in some cases. Kennedy said the nutrition departments at the Food and Drug Administration “have to go” because its workers are “not doing their job.”

Fluoride in Water Supply

Kennedy also spoke about his concerns about fluoride in the nation’s water supply. Fluoridated water has been heralded by major public health groups who point to studies saying it reduced tooth decay by at least 25%.

Conclusion

In the end, it is crucial to prioritize the health and well-being of the public, and to ensure that any measures taken to address public health issues are grounded in scientific evidence and informed by the best available data.

Frequently Asked Questions

* What does RFK Jr. say about vaccines? RFK Jr. says he won’t take away anybody’s vaccines and that people should have choice when it comes to vaccines.
* What is his role in the potential second Trump administration? RFK Jr. will meet with senior Trump aides on Wednesday to discuss his role going forward, but he hasn’t decided on a specific position.
* What are his concerns about vaccines? RFK Jr. has expressed concerns about the safety and efficacy of some vaccines, particularly the COVID-19 vaccine, and has claimed that they are linked to autism.
* What are his views on fluoride in the water supply? RFK Jr. is concerned about the presence of fluoride in the water supply and has suggested that it could be harmful to people’s health.