The article critiques media outlets for 'sanewashing' figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., blurring the line between reasonable disagreement and dangerous misinformation. Unlike Donald Trump, Kennedy's arguments are less erratic but equally problematic. He often misrepresents data, cherry-picks evidence, and disregards contrary research. Despite this, the media tends to present him as a credible 'vaccine skeptic,' contributing to public misconceptions about vaccines and his actual stance on health issues, as highlighted by experts like Dr. Paul A. Offit.
The news media labels Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a 'vaccine skeptic,' but this portrayal misses the reality of his dangerous disinformation regarding vaccines, which is not a reasonable position.
Kennedy’s approach to health issues is often marked by misinterpreting data and ignoring research that contradicts his views, leading to widespread misinformation.
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