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RFK Jr. cuts $500 MILLION from mRNA vaccine research
MSNBCยท2025-08-06 23:00

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. . just announced he's pulling $500 million in federal funds from mRNA vaccine research and development.HHS has determined that mRNA technology poses more risk and benefits for these respiratory viruses. That's why after extensive review, BARTA has begun the process of terminating these 22 contracts totaling just under $500 million. Scientists and doctors condemned the move, pointing out that Kennedy was wrong to suggest mRNA vaccines don't protect against respiratory i ...