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Trump's NIH Nominee Defends Vaccines Against Autism Claims

3/5/2025

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Bhattacharya Defends Vaccines

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, nominated by President Trump to head the National Institutes of Health, stood firm during his Senate confirmation hearing, asserting that research disproves any connection between vaccines and autism. In stark contrast to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Bhattacharya passionately supports vaccination and urges for more in-depth studies on the subject.

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Sanders Criticizes Bhattacharya

Senator Bernie Sanders slammed Dr. Jay Bhattacharya's confirmation hearing to head the National Institutes of Health, deeming it a futile exercise. He accused President Trump of undermining the agency's power, claiming Elon Musk wields undue influence over its operations. Sanders condemned the funding cuts and exorbitant treatment prices, emphasizing the exploitation of taxpayers by pharmaceutical giants.

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Bhattacharya Defends Vaccines

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, nominated by President Trump to head the National Institutes of Health, stood firm during his Senate confirmation hearing, asserting that research disproves any connection between vaccines and autism. In stark contrast to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Bhattacharya passionately supports vaccination and urges for more in-depth studies on the subject.

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