Kennedy’s attack on science and public health finds a platform on Theo Von’s podcast
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Theo Von's podcast on February 12, 2026, where he made comments that prompted calls for his resignation, highlighting his lack of training in epidemiology, immunology, or public health administration, despite being responsible for national health policy.
Kennedy has a history of promoting false claims linking vaccines to autism and other chronic conditions, and has campaigned against routine childhood immunization programs, with his organization Children's Health Defense circulating material that cast doubt on immunization campaigns, contributing to a catastrophic measles outbreak in Samoa in 2019.
Kennedy's attack on public health institutions aligns with the interests of the ruling elite, who prioritize capitalist profit over human life, as evident in his praise for Trump's dismantling of social services and his own record of undermining regulatory oversight and scientific research, according to the World Socialist Web Site.
