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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr., from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
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- Health · United States
CDC confirms first permanent director in a year with Dr. Erica Schwartz
The US Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director on 5 August 2026, ending a nearly year-long vacancy. Schwartz, the agency’s 22nd director, takes over an agency that has lost over a quarter of its workforce since 2025 and faced repeated leadership changes under the Trump administration.
United States4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 85 · Hype 15 
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.
United States4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
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.
United States4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
