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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
MediaBias News has published 24 stories involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr., from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesFDA updates rules to reduce animal testing in research
The FDA is updating its regulations to remove language that could suggest animal testing is the only way to generate safety information for regulatory decisions. The move aligns with the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 and is part of a broader HHS effort to accelerate human-based research.
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Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. tells vaccine group they have 'friend' in White House
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the vaccine-skeptic group Children's Health Defense that they have a "friend in the White House" in President Donald Trump. Kennedy delivered the keynote address at a conference hosted by the group in Washington, D.C.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
HealthRFK Jr. addresses anti-vaccine group, touts Trump administration actions
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a keynote address at a conference for the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, which he formerly chaired. He told attendees they had a friend in the Trump White House and highlighted administration actions to alter vaccine guidance.
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HealthRobert F. Kennedy Jr. names eight to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This influential panel decides which preventive health services millions of Americans can access for free.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Politics · United States
Senator Cassidy links Trump vaccine policy to measles deaths
Senator Bill Cassidy has blamed the Trump administration's vaccine policies for recent measles deaths in Pennsylvania. He also called for confirmation that vaccines do not cause autism, a point raised during a confirmation hearing for Dr. Nicole Saphier.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. used military jets for travel, report says
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was granted access to military aircraft for his cross-country travels, including trips to campaign for Republican candidates. The White House and Department of Health and Human Services lawyers approved the plan.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. criticises Democrats at Republican convention
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday night. The address, which lasted nearly 30 minutes, included criticism of the Democratic Party and the U.S. response to COVID-19.
United States3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 59 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · United StatesUS investigating COVID vaccine link to military deaths
The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Pentagon are investigating claims that COVID-19 vaccines may have caused deaths among military personnel. The probe follows testimony from an Army doctor who stated she is aware of 28 such deaths.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Health · United StatesPennsylvania measles deaths disputed by county official
Lancaster County Commissioner Joshua Parsons accused Governor Josh Shapiro of deception regarding two measles-associated deaths. The county coroner stated the infant died from a ruptured spleen, not measles. The state has confirmed 460 measles cases.
United States2 min readTrust 62 · Craft 77 · Hype 30- Politics
Documents contradict RFK Jr.'s testimony on Samoa trip
New documents obtained by the Associated Press and The Guardian appear to contradict statements made by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding his 2019 visit to Samoa. Kennedy had told lawmakers the trip was unrelated to vaccines, but a letter he sent mentions vaccines eight times.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
PoliticsRFK Jr's phone rings with duck quack during autism alert announcement
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s phone rang with a duck quack sound during an announcement about a new National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert Initiative in Minnesota. The initiative aims to improve responses for missing autistic individuals.
3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61- Politics · United States
Trump orders vaccine schedule cut amid autism concerns
President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, driven by frustration over perceived links to autism. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is prioritizing studies on potential vaccine-autism connections, despite scientific consensus to the contrary.
United States4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45 
Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. announces autism search and rescue initiative
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new nationwide initiative to improve search-and-rescue responses for missing people with autism. The program seeks to establish an autism-specific alert system to quickly disseminate critical information.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Health · United StatesRFK Jr and Vance refer hospitals to DOJ over transgender treatments for minors
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice President JD Vance announced referrals of hospitals and clinics to the Department of Justice and HHS Inspector General over possible federal law violations. A report titled 'Wolves in White Coats' alleges $50m in miscoded billing for puberty-blocking drugs and claims facilities profited from transgender treatments for minors.
United States4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 75- Politics · United States
Marco Rubio mocks Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s diet in podcast interview
Marco Rubio dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s diet of meat and fermented vegetables as 'crazy' during a podcast interview on 11 August 2026. Rubio, appearing with his wife Jeanette on 'The Katie Miller Podcast', joked about his preference for Pop-Tarts while criticising Kennedy’s eating habits. Outlets diverged on whether the remarks signalled a shift in Rubio’s view of Kennedy.
United States4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 47 · Hype 45 - Politics · United States
Marco Rubio calls Pop-Tarts a 'great American innovation' on podcast
Marco Rubio appeared on the Katie Miller podcast in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, where he praised Pop-Tarts as a major American invention and joked about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s diet. His wife, Jeanette, interrupted to highlight Rubio’s own preference for sugary and fast food. Outlets diverged on whether the remarks were lighthearted or politically pointed.
United States4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 95 · Hype 30 - Politics · United States
Pete Hegseth’s net approval rating of -22 puts his job at risk, polls show
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has the lowest net approval rating among Donald Trump’s cabinet members at -22, according to Quinnipiac University and Fox News polling. CNN data analyst Harry Enten suggested the figure could threaten Hegseth’s position, as previous officials with similar ratings were later dismissed.
United States4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 51 · Hype 41 
Health · United StatesNIH director clashes with CBS host over vaccine trust after CDC shooting
A heated exchange on CBS’s Face the Nation saw the acting CDC director blame media coverage and pandemic policies for eroded trust in health agencies. The White House later rebuked the interview, while right-rated outlets led on Bhattacharya’s pushback against the host’s framing.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 68 · Hype 32- Health · United States
Trump orders split of MMR vaccine into three separate shots
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 10 August 2026 to separate the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three individual shots and reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11. The order advises states with school vaccine mandates to consider updating their laws, though states retain authority over vaccination requirements.
United States6 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 28 
Politics · United StatesBill Maher criticises Rand Paul for releasing Fauci’s private diary entries
Bill Maher accused Senator Rand Paul of hypocrisy after Paul released over 1,000 pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private diary. Maher said the move contradicted Paul’s libertarian stance on privacy, while also mocking Fauci’s diary entries. The release came ahead of a Senate committee hearing on Fauci’s pandemic response.
United States4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 77 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has no gag reflex and will eat anything
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a reporter he has no gag reflex and will eat anything, including roadkill. The statement came during the launch of his YouTube cooking programme, The Real Food Show, which features celebrity chefs and budget-friendly recipes.
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Health · United StatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. launches YouTube cooking show promoting red meat and dairy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. debuted a YouTube cooking show on 30 July 2026, advocating a diet centred on red meat, whole milk, and eggs. His recipes, costing under $5 per serving, aim to combat obesity and chronic disease but clash with established research on saturated fats and heart health.
United States4 min readTrust 45 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Media · United StatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. CNN interview called a 'Gish gallop' by experts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s CNN interview with Dana Bash drew criticism from experts who described his rapid succession of claims as a 'Gish gallop', a tactic to overwhelm opponents with unverifiable points. HuffPost reported Kennedy disputed vaccine efficacy and ICU capacity during COVID-19, while experts analysed the strategy's intent and effect.
United States4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 60 · Hype 70- Politics · United States
RFK Jr. clashes with CNN’s Dana Bash over pandemic response
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN’s Dana Bash traded sharp remarks during an interview about pandemic preparedness, with Bash rejecting his claim of press malpractice and correcting his assertion that she lacked scientific expertise. The exchange went viral for its confrontational tone.
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