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What's Trump's Fmr. Covid Response Coordinator's View on RFK Jr. Hearing?
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-05 23:51
Health & Safety Concerns - RFK Jr is speculating a link between autism and Tylenol use during pregnancy, which Health and Human Services has denied [1] - A review of 46 studies suggests a trend towards a relationship between Tylenol and certain neurodevelopmental diseases in children, including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD [2][3] - There is concern about the framing of the report exploring the connection between Tylenol and autism, given the complexity of autism as a spectrum disorder [4][5] COVID-19 Vaccination - Guidance on COVID-19 vaccination in the United States has been unclear [9] - The UK's "Green Book" provides detailed information on COVID-19 vaccination decisions, including stopping vaccination of healthy children under five in 2022 due to high antibody levels [9][10] - Many countries have decreased vaccination of healthy children, some up to age 16, but continue to prioritize high-risk patients [11] - Wastewater data indicates a surge in COVID-19 cases in the United States, emphasizing the need for testing in multi-generational households [12] Vaccine Efficacy & Public Perception - The COVID-19 vaccine was scientifically studied and critically effective in preventing severe disease [18][19] - Initial studies primarily focused on symptomatic individuals, limiting knowledge about asymptomatic cases and protection against infection [18][19] - There is confusion about the COVID-19 vaccine's purpose, which was to prevent severe disease, and clarity is needed on who should continue to receive vaccinations [20]
Joe: There's no logical answer for why RFK Jr. is still leading HHS
MSNBC· 2025-09-05 11:21
Vaccine Policy & Public Health Concerns - The report highlights a heated hearing where Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy faced intense questioning from both Democrats and Republicans regarding vaccine policy and the CDC's current state [1] - Concerns were raised about the clarity, evidence-based nature, and trustworthiness of vaccine guidance, with calls for improvement [11] - The potential dangers of Secretary Kennedy's statements regarding vaccines were underscored, particularly concerning children's health [17][24] - The report mentions measles outbreaks and questions within the National Institute of Health regarding mRNA vaccines, contributing to public uncertainty [10] Operation Warp Speed & Political Implications - Operation Warp Speed, a signature achievement of President Trump, was a point of contention, with conflicting views on its effectiveness and impact [4][8] - Secretary Kennedy's stance on Operation Warp Speed was unclear, prompting calls for a definitive statement [8] - Republican senators, including physicians, pressed Kennedy on Operation Warp Speed, highlighting the political significance of the issue [4][13] - The report suggests a potential deal between Kennedy and Trump, where Kennedy's endorsement led to his appointment, indicating political maneuvering [17] - The Senate Republicans' frustration stems from confirming cabinet members who are subsequently dismissed shortly after, causing embarrassment [20] - The MAGA coalition's influence is noted, with Trump potentially catering to fringe elements of his base regarding Operation Warp Speed [28][29]
RFK Jr. faces bipartisan backlash at hearing
MSNBC· 2025-09-05 10:23
Government Oversight & Public Health Policy - The Senate Finance Committee questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr on vaccine policy and CDC operations [1] - Concerns were raised by both Democrats and Republicans, including physicians, regarding Kennedy's leadership and vaccine guidance [4][5] - The former CDC director claimed she was fired for refusing to approve vaccine recommendations influenced by anti-vaccine rhetoric [12] - The White House continues to support Kennedy despite the controversies and heated hearing [14][16] Vaccine Efficacy & Public Trust - Conflicting recommendations regarding COVID vaccines are causing issues, including hindering access for vulnerable populations [8][9] - There are concerns about ensuring vaccine guidance is clear, evidence-based, and trustworthy [6] - Kennedy was questioned about whether he told the former CDC director to go along with vaccine recommendations regardless of scientific evidence [13] Political & Contractual Issues - Trump finds himself in an awkward position, taking credit for Operation Warp Speed while appealing to vaccine skeptics [17][20] - HHS is reportedly considering a no-bid contract for polling Americans' views on vaccines, raising concerns about the contractor's background and potential bias [22][23] - The potential contractor, Harris X, is owned by the Stagwell Group, and Mark Penn, a former advisor to President Clinton, has emerged as a vocal supporter of Trump's policies [23][24]
RFK Jr. on Covid: ‘I Don’t Know How Many Died’ | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-09-04 20:26
Would you accept the fact that a million Americans died from CO. I don't know how many. I You're the Secretary of Health and Human Services.You don't have any idea how many Americans died from CO. I got taken on chronic illnesses that I have chronic illnesses. >> Mr.. Secretary, do you agree with me that the president that the president deserves a Nobel Prize for Operation Warp Speed. >> Yeah, absolutely. Senator, let me ask you, >> but you just told Senator Bennett that the COVID vaccine killed more people ...
Republican Sen. Cassidy grills RFK Jr. on Covid vaccine stance
NBC News· 2025-09-04 16:29
Because of Operation Warp Speed, forcing the federal government to come to a vaccine development within 10 months when others said it couldn't be done, we saved millions of lives globally, trillions of dollars, we reopened econom economies. An incredible accomplishment. Uh Mr.. Secretary, do you agree with me that the president that the president deserves a Nobel Prize for Operation Warp Speed. >> Absolutely. Senator, let me ask you, but you just told Senator Bennett that the COVID vaccine killed more peopl ...
Joe: It’s a really good time for Trump to stand up to his own base on Covid and vaccines
MSNBC· 2025-09-03 11:41
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. . is pushing back one day after a group of former CDC leaders said he is endangering every American's health.But the only reason why they said that is because he's endangering every American's health. But go ahead. It would be it's hard to laugh, but we got to laugh because it's ridiculous. And we never have to laugh.Well, we're laughing. In an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal titled, "We're restoring public trust to the CDC," Kennedy didn't ...
Will Trump eye his legacy with Covid vaccines or listen to the skeptics?
MSNBC· 2025-09-02 16:23
right there with the CDC and the health agencies. You know, President Trump posted on Truth Social over the weekend sort of waffling as to whether or not he thinks CO vaccines were even effective, even though that was just a few days after he said rightly that it was a significant accomplishment. Uh, and as we've said on this show for a long time, truthfully, should be the first exhibit at the eventual Trump Presidential Library. It won't be. Uh, but now he's running away from that now. It's a confident pre ...
Joe: Whatever Trump THINKS he’s getting from RFK Jr.— It’s not worth it
MSNBC· 2025-08-28 21:44
Uh going back to RFK Jr. . and the loyalty shown to RFK Jr. . how fascinating the cabinet meeting where president went on and on talking about his accomplishments.He actually talked about what happened with the development of of the COVID vaccine was in fact a great medical breakthrough and uh operation warp speed one of the most successful government operations in quite some time. And yet he says it and then you have RFK Jr. . who immediately starts firing people who actually would agree with that statemen ...
Joe: Whatever Trump thinks he’s getting from RFK Jr. is not worth it
MSNBC· 2025-08-28 14:03
John Hman, I'm curious about uh going back to RFK Jr. . and the loyalty shown to RFK Jr. . How fascinating that yesterday's or the day before the cabinet meeting where president went on and on talking about his accomplishments.He actually talked about what you know what what other scientists and doctors have talked about and said uh that that actually what happened with the development of of the COVID vaccine was in fact a great medical breakthrough and uh operation warp speed one of the most successful gov ...
Joe: I commend Trump for touting the White House's role in a Covid vaccine development
MSNBC· 2025-08-27 14:19
So any but the president yesterday actually did something that I think he should have been doing for a very long time and that is he was touting his administration's role in making a COVID uh vaccine despite the skepticism from his own base including you know RFK Jr.. and during yesterday's cabinet meeting he praised his administration's handling of the pandemic roll out of operation warp speed. Take a listen. I had the greatest uh economy in the history of our country. My first four years despite co which ...