Reports and Research

Analysts at NewsGuard have produced comprehensive reports documenting Kennedy’s false healthcare claims.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocated against Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines in an interview with NewsGuard, backing up his claims with a myriad of falsehoods. (Image by Maxlovestoswim)

A March 1, 2021, interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by Steven Brill and Gabby Deutch, including annotated fact-check

NewsGuard’s detailed report on the credibility and transparency practices of Kennedy’s site ChildrensHealthDefense.org. (Screenshot via NewsGuard)

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An article on ChildrensHealthDefense.org falsely claims that transmission of bird flu can only occur through “human manipulation” of the virus. (Screenshot via NewsGuard)

Reality Check: Bird flu blame: ‘Human manipulation’ not required to spread the virus

Kennedy’s ChildrensHealthDefense.org advances the false claim that Walmart pancake mix contains “sperm toxin.” (Screenshot via NewsGuard)

Reality Check: No, Walmart Pancake Mix Does Not Contain ‘Sperm Toxin’

Kennedy advances the false claim that a routine Red Cross questionnaire is proof of COVID-19 “propaganda.” (Screenshot via NewsGuard)

Reality Check: Red Cross Questionnaire Seized on by Health Hoaxsters 

Kennedy’s book “The Real Anthony Fauci” was discussed on Joe Rogan’s podcast to advance the false claim that “party drugs,” not HIV, cause AIDS. (Screenshot via NewsGuard)

Reality Check: Joe Rogan’s Podcast Blames Party Drugs for AIDS, Reviving a Long-Debunked Myth

Kennedy’s site ChildrensHealthDefense.org published a June 2021 article promoting the false claim that components of COVID-19 vaccines are toxic. (Screenshot via NewsGuard)

Misinformation Monitor: Don’t be fooled by the .org: The name notwithstanding, nearly 20 percent of .org sites in NewsGuard’s U.S. database do not deserve readers’ trust

ChildrensHealthDefense.org often cites data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, an unverified database that accepts submissions from any anonymous user. (Screenshot via NewsGuard)

Misinformation Monitor: How a well-meaning U.S. government database fuels dangerous vaccine misinformation