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All Fact-checks for Health Care

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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stated on May 12, 2025 in a post on X

“Republicans just unveiled their ‘big, beautiful bill,’ which will take Medicaid & health insurance away from 13.7 million Americans.”

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stated on May 11, 2025 in a Truth Social post

Under a new executive order, prescription drug prices will be reduced “almost immediately.”

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stated on March 4, 2025 in a video message to constituents

“On Feb. 25, I voted yes on a budget resolution that protects Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid while cutting some spending elsewhere."

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stated on February 20, 2025 in a TikTok video

“Breaking news: The Trump administration just announced that Medicare will stop covering telehealth starting April 1. … We need to stand up to these Medicare cuts.”

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A Better Wisconsin Together

stated on February 24, 2025 in Social media ads

“71 out of 72 Wisconsin counties filed lawsuits against Purdue Pharma. Brad Schimel refused to join them.”

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stated on February 25, 2025 in a Threads post

“The Texas measles outbreak is pure propaganda” because media outlets used stock images.

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stated on February 19, 2025 in a Facebook post

A measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, was caused by “a public health initiative” to “distribute free measles vaccines.”

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stated on February 17, 2025 in Facebook posts

Video shows X owner Elon Musk promoted a “bedtime trick” to cure diabetes.

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stated on January 14, 2025 in a Facebook post

Video shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoting an alternative diabetes treatment.

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stated on November 17, 2024 in TV interview

“There's never been a placebo-controlled study on childhood vaccines.”

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stated on December 10, 2024 in a Facebook post

“The true nature of cancer is a parasite, hence why, Ivermectin, in conjunction with mebendazole, and (fenbendazole) is so effective.”

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stated on December 13, 2024 in Facebook posts

Video shows CNN reporting that Pfizer representatives set Barbara O’Neill’s car on fire “for discovering an anti-diabetes method.”

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Instagram posts

stated on December 2, 2024 in an Instagram post

“New $40K AIDS cure is nearly 100% effective and requires two shots yearly.”

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stated on December 7, 2024 in posts

“Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was set to testify against Nancy Pelosi for insider trading.”

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stated on December 9, 2024 in a Threads post

Elon Musk criticized the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter on X, saying, “It’s disgusting how everyone is turning this guy into some kind of folk hero.”

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stated on December 6, 2024 in social media posts

UnitedHealthcare posted a job opening for a CEO 24 hours after its CEO was killed.

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stated on November 6, 2024 in a Threads post

“Abortion is never medically necessary in the last trimester. Literally never. They just do a C-section.”

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stated on October 31, 2024 in a social media post

“I never mentioned” wanting to end the Affordable Care Act.

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stated on October 29, 2024 in a speech in Washington, D.C.

Former President Donald Trump would “force states to monitor women's pregnancies.”

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RFK Jr.’s statements about autism and environmental toxins conflict with ample research

RFK Jr.’s statements about autism and environmental toxins conflict with ample research

By Madison Czopek • April 24, 2025

What vaccine skeptics are getting wrong about a new Cleveland Clinic study on the flu vaccine

What vaccine skeptics are getting wrong about a new Cleveland Clinic study on the flu vaccine

By Loreben Tuquero • April 11, 2025

Fact-check: Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘fighting oligarchy tour’

Fact-check: Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘fighting oligarchy tour’

By Grace Abels • March 21, 2025

RFK Jr. has targeted antidepressants for kids. How do SSRIs work?

RFK Jr. has targeted antidepressants for kids. How do SSRIs work?

By Natalie Eilbert • March 5, 2025

Ask PolitiFact: Who can get the measles and is the vaccine safe?

Ask PolitiFact: Who can get the measles and is the vaccine safe?

By Caleb McCullough • February 28, 2025

Trump froze out Project 2025 in his campaign. Now its blueprint is his health care playbook.

Trump froze out Project 2025 in his campaign. Now its blueprint is his health care playbook.

By Stephanie Armour • February 24, 2025

What a US exit from the WHO means for global health

What a US exit from the WHO means for global health

By Amy Maxmen • January 27, 2025

Trump’s early health moves signal intent to erase Biden’s legacy. What’s next is unclear.

Trump’s early health moves signal intent to erase Biden’s legacy. What’s next is unclear.

By Julie Appleby • January 23, 2025

Did Joe Biden keep these 99 promises? We reviewed his presidential record

Did Joe Biden keep these 99 promises? We reviewed his presidential record

By Louis Jacobson • January 14, 2025

Transgender youth health care: A fact-checker’s look at Supreme Court oral arguments in Tenn. case

Transgender youth health care: A fact-checker’s look at Supreme Court oral arguments in Tenn. case

By Grace Abels • December 6, 2024

The Supreme Court is weighing trans health bans. Here’s what to expect.

The Supreme Court is weighing trans health bans. Here’s what to expect.

By Grace Abels • December 2, 2024

Ask PolitiFact: If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as HHS secretary, could he ban vaccines?

Ask PolitiFact: If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as HHS secretary, could he ban vaccines?

By Madison Czopek • November 20, 2024

'Transgender monkeys'? Musk highlights misleading posts in push for new Government Efficiency group

'Transgender monkeys'? Musk highlights misleading posts in push for new Government Efficiency group

By Caleb McCullough • November 18, 2024

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

By Arthur Allen • November 14, 2024

Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net

Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net

By Stephanie Armour • November 6, 2024

In ad, Harris says Trump would gut Medicare and preexisting condition coverage. Here are the facts

In ad, Harris says Trump would gut Medicare and preexisting condition coverage. Here are the facts

By Samantha Putterman • October 30, 2024

Noticias Telemundo entrevistó a Kamala Harris. Verificamos qué tan cierto es lo que ella dijo

Noticias Telemundo entrevistó a Kamala Harris. Verificamos qué tan cierto es lo que ella dijo

By Maria Briceño • October 24, 2024

PolitiFact verificó lo que Donald Trump dijo a votantes latinos en foro de Univision

PolitiFact verificó lo que Donald Trump dijo a votantes latinos en foro de Univision

By Maria Briceño • October 18, 2024

Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ Univision town hall with Latino voters

Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ Univision town hall with Latino voters

By Maria Briceño • October 14, 2024

Kamala Harris respondió a preguntas de latinos en un foro de Univision. Verificamos sus respuestas

Kamala Harris respondió a preguntas de latinos en un foro de Univision. Verificamos sus respuestas

By Maria Briceño • October 11, 2024

Latest promises about Health Care

Outlaw gender-related surgery for minors

Spare families from in vitro fertilization costs

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

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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