New evidence casts doubt on RFK Jr testimony before Senate
New evidence suggests that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was on a vaccine-related mission during his 2019 visit to Samoa, contradicting his previous testimony to the US Senate. Emails from his colleague indicate the trip was intended to study medical records following a vaccination gap.
Why it matters
The potential dishonesty of a high-ranking health official regarding public health history is a significant matter of political and public interest.
The prime minister of Samoa, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, right, shakes hands with Robert F Kennedy Jr in Mulinu’u, Samoa, on 1 June 2019. Photograph: Misiona Simo/AP View image in fullscreen The prime minister of Samoa, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, right, shakes hands with Robert F Kennedy Jr in Mulinu’u, Samoa, on 1 June 2019. Photograph: Misiona Simo/AP Robert F Kennedy Jr New evidence casts doubt on RFK Jr testimony before Senate Kennedy repeatedly said 2019 Samoa trip had ‘nothing to do with vaccines’. An email from his then colleague says they were on a vaccine-related ‘mission’
The framing focuses on 'casting doubt' and 'lying to the Senate,' which reflects a critical stance toward the subject's past testimony.
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