Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Dr. Richard Besser is pushing back against liberal media’s false claims against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead Human Services (HHS). Kennedy has been an outspoken advocate against mandatory vaccinations, and Besser is concerned about the potential dangers of having someone in this position who denies the importance of vaccinations.
During a segment on ABC’s “This Week,” host Martha Raddatz asked Besser if he had concerns that Kennedy would push to “get rid” of vaccines altogether. Besser replied, “Well, it’s not a matter of getting rid of them. No vaccine is 100% protective…If there’s a child in the classroom who has an immune problem, that child is at risk.”
Besser went on to explain that vaccines are not just for individual protection, but also for the health and safety of the community as a whole. He emphasized the importance of the social contract we have in our country to look out for one another’s well-being.
Despite these reasonable and fact-based statements, liberal media outlets, such as PBS, have been fearmongering about Kennedy’s beliefs, claiming that people could die if he is in a position of power. This kind of sensationalism and misinformation is irresponsible and dangerous.
The truth is, Kennedy’s track record shows that he is committed to promoting scientific integrity and ensuring the safety and efficacy of vaccines. In fact, in 2017, President Trump asked Kennedy to chair a commission on “vaccine safety and scientific integrity.” Kennedy accepted the role, stating his goal was to “make sure we have scientific integrity in the vaccine process for efficacy and safety effects.”
It’s clear that Kennedy is not anti-vaccine, but rather believes in the importance of doing proper research and ensuring transparency in the vaccine development process. Yet, the liberal media continues to push a false narrative in an effort to discredit not only Kennedy, but also President Trump.
Ironically, despite the media’s efforts to smear Kennedy’s nomination, it seems that their tactics have backfired. On the day of Kennedy’s announcement, pharmaceutical companies saw significant drops in their stock prices, with Moderna, BioNTech, and Novavax all taking hits.
It’s time for the liberal media to stop fearmongering and start reporting the facts. President Trump’s choice for HHS is a highly qualified individual who is committed to promoting scientific integrity and transparency. It’s time to put politics aside and support this important nomination.