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Nobel Prize winners call on Senate to reject RFK Jr. nomination: report


Published on 2024-12-09 19:01:18 - MSN
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  • A group of over 75 Nobel laureates on Monday submitted a letter to the US Senate, according to The New York Times, urging lawmakers to reject President-Elect Donald Trump's Department of Health and Human Services lead nominee: Robert F.

The article reports that a group of Nobel laureates, including prominent figures like Jennifer Doudna and Peter Agre, have publicly urged the U.S. Senate to reject the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for any governmental position. This call to action stems from Kennedy's controversial statements linking vaccines to autism, which the laureates argue are not only scientifically unfounded but also dangerous, as they could undermine public health efforts. The letter from the laureates highlights Kennedy's propagation of misinformation, particularly his claims about vaccines causing autism, which have been thoroughly debunked by scientific research. They express concern that his appointment could erode trust in science and public health initiatives at a critical time.

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