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All Fact-checks for Health Care

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on November 17, 2025 in remarks at George Washington University

“We’re not cutting science. We’re not cutting research.”

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stated on November 16, 2025 in remarks to reporters

Stock prices for health insurance companies are “up over 1,000% over a short period of time.”

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stated on October 13, 2025 in an X post

Florida will be the “hardest hit” state in the country if enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expire.

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stated on October 5, 2025 in an X post

“As a condition for ending the Democrat shutdown, Democrats want hospitals (to be) paid MORE to treat illegal aliens than American citizens.”

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stated on October 2, 2025 in an X post

Democrats shut down the government because they want “health care for illegal aliens and funding for free abortions.”

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stated on September 28, 2025 in en una entrevista

“Los demócratas están amenazando con cerrar todo el gobierno porque quieren dar cientos de miles de millones de dólares en beneficios de cuidado de salud a los inmigrantes ilegales”.

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stated on September 19, 2025 in an X post

Thirty percent of U.S. medical residents are international medical graduates, and 10,000 of 43,000 residency spots are filled by H-1B visa holders.

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stated on September 28, 2025 in an interview

“Democrats are threatening to shut down the entire government because they want to give hundreds of billions of dollars of health care benefits to illegal aliens.”

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stated on September 28, 2025 in an interview on CBS' "Face the Nation"

People with insurance through the Affordable Care Act will see a “75% increase in premiums starting Nov. 1” if enhanced subsidies are not extended, including “twice as much in the rural areas.”

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stated on September 22, 2025 in a press conference

“There's no downside” to avoiding Tylenol or acetaminophen use while pregnant.

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Katherine Clark

stated on September 12, 2025 in a post on X

“Republicans are spiking health insurance premiums by 75% for everyday Americans” if they don’t extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.

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stated on August 16, 2025 in an X post

“North Carolina has just approved a law permitting foreign doctors to practice without completing U.S. training or licensing exams.”

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on September 4, 2025 in a Senate Finance Committee hearing

“Everybody can get” the COVID-19 vaccine.

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stated on July 19, 2025 in a post on TikTok

“The White House just announced that Trump only has four days left” because of his chronic venous insufficiency.

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stated on July 6, 2025 in an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation"

A Congressional Budget Office estimate of people who stand to lose insurance from President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law said “about 5 million … have other insurance,” so “if they lose one (type of coverage), they're still insured.”

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stated on May 30, 2025 in an interview with KOTA

“A lot of times, health care comes with a job.”

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stated on June 8, 2025 in a television interview

Four million more people live in Florida, but New York gets $20 billion more for Medicaid, because it covers illegal immigrants and adults without chronic illness.

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stated on May 20, 2025 in remarks to reporters in the U.S. Capitol

In the House bill, “we’re not changing Medicaid,” only cutting “waste, fraud and abuse.”

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stated on May 14, 2025 in una conferencia de prensa

Que California ofrezca acceso asequible a cuidado de salud para los inmigrantes ilegalmente en EE.UU.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on May 14, 2025 in Senate testimony

It’s “all true” that the measles vaccine wanes quickly, was never fully safety tested and contains fetal debris.

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RFK Jr. wants to delay the hepatitis B vaccine. Here’s what parents need to know.

RFK Jr. wants to delay the hepatitis B vaccine. Here’s what parents need to know.

By Jackie Fortiér • December 2, 2025

What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism

What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism

By Arthur Allen • November 21, 2025

Antidepressants are widely used in the U.S., and data hasn’t proved they cause mass violence

Antidepressants are widely used in the U.S., and data hasn’t proved they cause mass violence

By Madison Czopek • November 19, 2025

What are biologics and will the Trump administration’s plans make them cheaper?

What are biologics and will the Trump administration’s plans make them cheaper?

By Madison Czopek • November 13, 2025

Fact-checking Democrats’ talking points about Affordable Care Act subsidies

Fact-checking Democrats’ talking points about Affordable Care Act subsidies

By Amy Sherman • November 11, 2025

Can Trump create $2,000 tariff dividends, 50-year mortgages or direct health care payments?

Can Trump create $2,000 tariff dividends, 50-year mortgages or direct health care payments?

By Louis Jacobson • November 11, 2025

Why the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is combined

Why the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is combined

By Madison Czopek • October 31, 2025

GOP talking point holds ACA is haunted by ‘phantom’ enrollees, but the devil’s in the data

GOP talking point holds ACA is haunted by ‘phantom’ enrollees, but the devil’s in the data

By Victoria Knight • October 27, 2025

Read labels, consult your doctor: How to give Tylenol to your child

Read labels, consult your doctor: How to give Tylenol to your child

By Madison Czopek • October 6, 2025

Fact-checking political talking points about the 2025 government shutdown

Fact-checking political talking points about the 2025 government shutdown

By Louis Jacobson • October 1, 2025

What to know about Tylenol’s 2017 social media post and pregnancy guidance

What to know about Tylenol’s 2017 social media post and pregnancy guidance

By Madison Czopek • September 24, 2025

Hepatitis B vaccine Q&A: Why do babies need the shot?

Hepatitis B vaccine Q&A: Why do babies need the shot?

By Grace Abels • September 17, 2025

Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here’s what else you should know

Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here’s what else you should know

By Madison Czopek • September 15, 2025

Fact-checking Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, about the whooping cough vaccine

Fact-checking Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, about the whooping cough vaccine

By Samantha Putterman • September 11, 2025

Fact-check: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spars with Senate committee over COVID-19 vaccines, CDC

Fact-check: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spars with Senate committee over COVID-19 vaccines, CDC

By PolitiFact Staff • September 4, 2025

Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Is it available yet? Will insurance cover it?

Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Is it available yet? Will insurance cover it?

By Madison Czopek • August 29, 2025

FTC has long said products must back up health claims. A MAHA lawsuit would upend that.

FTC has long said products must back up health claims. A MAHA lawsuit would upend that.

By Arthur Allen • August 25, 2025

Do pediatricians recommend vaccines to make a profit? There’s not much money there.

Do pediatricians recommend vaccines to make a profit? There’s not much money there.

By Madison Czopek • August 20, 2025

Sorting out COVID vaccine confusion: New and conflicting federal policies raise questions

Sorting out COVID vaccine confusion: New and conflicting federal policies raise questions

By Michelle Andrews • August 4, 2025

Trump voters wanted relief from medical bills. For millions, the bills are about to get bigger.

Trump voters wanted relief from medical bills. For millions, the bills are about to get bigger.

By Noam N. Levey • July 25, 2025

Latest promises about Health Care

Create task force on chronic health problems, such as autism, autoimmune disorders and obesity

Outlaw gender-related surgery for minors

Spare families from in vitro fertilization costs

Restore ACA's contraception mandate

Reduce health uninsured rate for African Americans

Add 150,000 community health workers

Reduce high maternal mortality rate

Rebuild health stockpiles to be ready for crises

Lower cost of prescription drugs

Allow import of prescription drugs from other countries

Guarantee 7 days of paid sick leave

Create national center to reduce veteran suicide

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