Reality: RFK Jr. is not anti-vaxx; he is pro-science and advocates for vaccine safety, transparency, and informed consent. He has said, “My vaccination policy will not take away vaccines from anybody who wants access to them.”

1. RFK Jr. is Vaccinated

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly clarified that both he and his children are vaccinated. This fact directly contradicts the label of “anti-vaxxer.” During his testimony before Congress on July 20th, 2023, he addressed these accusations head-on:

“At one point you say I’m anti-vaxx and that’s a bad thing. The other moment you point out that all my children are vaxxed. I’m fully compliant with the vaccine schedule myself except for COVID. I took flu vaccines for 20 years straight. I have never been anti-vaxx.”

2. RFK Jr. is Pro-Science

Kennedy emphasizes the importance of rigorous testing and transparency in vaccine development. His primary concern is that vaccines should undergo the same rigorous safety and efficacy testing as other medical products. In an interview with Brian Tyler Cohen on May 26th, 2024, he stated:

“What I want is good testing, good safety testing for vaccines, good efficacy testing so that everybody knows and can make informed consent about whether they want this product or not, whether it’s good for their age group, whether it’s good for their cohort, whether it’s good for them. And let’s do the same kind of safety testing that we require for other drugs and we don’t do that for vaccines.”

Under U.S. Code § 300aa–22, the law acknowledges that vaccines have unavoidable side effects, which is why vaccine manufacturers are generally immune from liability in most cases:

“(b) Unavoidable adverse side effects; warnings (1) No vaccine manufacturer shall be liable in a civil action for damages arising from a vaccine-related injury or death associated with the administration of a vaccine after October 1, 1988, if the injury or death resulted from side effects that were unavoidable even though the vaccine was properly prepared and was accompanied by proper directions and warnings.”

RFK Jr simply believes that vaccine manufacturers should not have blanket immunity. These companies are not immune when patients have adverse effects from their pharmaceutical drugs; vaccines should be no different.

3. RFK Jr. is Pro-Medical Freedom

RFK Jr. strongly believes that vaccination should be a personal choice and opposes mandatory vaccination policies. He argues that no medical intervention should be mandated without informed consent. In the same interview with Cohen, he emphasized:

“My vaccination policy will not take away vaccines from anybody who wants access to them. My only issue is they should not be mandated. I don’t think any medical intervention should be mandated.”

Kennedy’s stance is clear: while he supports the availability of vaccines for those who want them, he opposes mandates and insists on the necessity of informed consent based on transparent and thorough safety data. The more data that is available, the more people will feel confident to make the right choice.

Take smoking as an example. Doctors at one time said smoking was fine for people, even pregnant women. While cigarettes are not banned, their use has gone down as additional science was performed. This gives consumers informed consent.

4. RFK Jr. has Never been Called Anti-Fish

Kennedy’s work as an environmental lawyer includes significant efforts to remove mercury from waterways. Mercury is a known toxin, and the CDC warns about its dangers:

“All forms of mercury can affect the nervous system and the kidneys.”

This is a stance that CDC contradicts itself on. On one hand, it says all forms of mercury are dangerous, on the other hand, they say some forms of mercury are ok in vaccines.

“Two types of mercury to which people may be exposed — methylmercury and ethylmercury — are very different.”

Through his environmental advocacy, Kennedy discovered that mercury was also present in vaccines in the form of thimerosal, a preservative. Worried moms started to appear at all his events to tell him about their experiences with vaccines and how they believe their children were harmed by them. These moms knew RFK Jr. was serious about getting mercury out of fish, so they wanted him to be serious about it in all aspects.

He campaigned for its removal from vaccines. Today, mercury is out of some vaccines, but not all. According to the CDC, “Influenza (flu) vaccines are currently available in both thimerosal-containing (for multi-dose vaccine vials) and thimerosal-free versions.”

Many vaccines also contain aluminum. “More research attention has been given to EtHg and findings have showed a solid link with neurotoxic effects in humans; however, the potential synergic effect of both toxic agents has not been properly studied,” were the findings in this analysis.

“I fought to remove mercury from fish but nobody called me anti-fish.”

This quote encapsulates his position: advocating for the removal of a harmful substance does not equate to opposing the entire category. Similarly, advocating for vaccine safety does not make him anti-vaccine.

Conclusion

Labeling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as “anti-vaxx” oversimplifies his position and misrepresents his advocacy efforts. RFK Jr. is pro-science and focuses on vaccine safety, transparency, and regulatory reform. He supports the use of vaccines that are thoroughly tested and proven safe and believes that enhancing public trust in vaccines requires addressing valid safety concerns and ensuring that regulatory processes are transparent and free from conflicts of interest.

This mini documentary goes through the smear campaign on RFK Jr, his environmental work, how he learned about mercury in vaccines, and what he wants to do going forward.

Reality: Although RFK Jr. is a passionate environmental advocate, he does not endorse the Green New Deal. Instead, he focuses on market-based solutions and regulatory reforms, something most Americans agree on.

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What is The Green New Deal

The Green New Deal (GND), introduced by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) in 2018, aims to address climate change and economic inequality. It seeks to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, transition to 100% clean energy, and upgrade infrastructure.

The GND emphasizes economic and social justice, proposing a jobs guarantee, public investment in green technologies, and support for workers transitioning from fossil fuel industries.

Contrary to what many believe, this bill seeks to address many more issues than just the environment. It also aims to address inequality through universal healthcare, affordable housing, and education.

A significant aspect of the GND is its reliance on government subsidies and interventions, which will surely add the the national debt. In contrast, RFK Jr. is against subsidizing most corporations.

RFK Jr.’s Approach

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a long history of environmental activism, focusing on regulatory reform, market-based solutions, and grassroots activism. He opposes government subsidies for clean energy, believing that in a true capitalist market, companies will naturally adopt clean energy because it is cheaper and meets consumer demand.

His primary focus is on eliminating toxins from food and water, a goal that resonates with people across the political spectrum.

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Key Differences Between RFK Jr.’s Views and the Green New Deal

While the GND emphasizes broad economic restructuring, RFK Jr. focuses on combating pollution and protecting natural resources through market forces.

While capitalism gets a bad name these days, it is only due to the government intervening on true free-market capitalism by awarding grants and subsidies for mega corporations. Kennedy believes that in true free market, corporations will naturally go to clean energy because it is more sustainable, cost effective, and it’s what consumers demand.

RFK Jr. has never set a specific date or expressed a desire to completely eliminate carbon emissions. He aims to reduce pollution, unlike the GND, which seeks to end carbon emissions completely by 2030.

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RFK Jr.’s Environmental Policies

RFK Jr.’s campaign highlights his commitment to addressing environmental issues through free-market solutions and sensible regulations. His policies include:

• Supporting an international plastics treaty.
• Implementing safety regulations to prevent chemical accidents.
• Promoting a national bottle bill.
• Coordinating a national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system.
• Modernizing recycling facilities.
• Ending subsidies for plastic producers.
• Holding fracking and petrochemical companies accountable for pollution.

RFK Jr. believes that climate change is a serious problem but rejects using it for profit-making schemes by big corporations and government authorities.

He has stated, “I’m not going to ask everyone to accept that or to get on board with the climate change orthodoxy,” and “in a true free market that doesn’t rely on subsidies and crony capitalism.”

Conclusion

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a committed environmental advocate who does not support the Green New Deal. His strategies focus on regulatory enforcement, market-based solutions, and grassroots activism.

RFK Jr. believes in free market capitalism, emphasizing that companies should move towards clean energy due to market demand rather than government subsidies. He prioritizes reducing pollution and ensuring a clean environment for future generations, a goal shared by many, despite differing opinions on how to achieve it.