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Kennedy Sparks Outrage with Unfounded Child Trafficking Claims

5/9/2025

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited a firestorm by alleging that 300,000 children are missing due to trafficking linked to the Biden administration. This explosive claim has fueled confusion and outrage, revealing the GOP's troubling embrace of conspiracy theories. Critics swiftly countered, emphasizing the absence of evidence and the dangers of spreading misinformation.

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited a firestorm by alleging that 300,000 children are missing due to trafficking linked to the Biden administration. This explosive claim has fueled confusion and outrage, revealing the GOP's troubling embrace of conspiracy theories. Critics swiftly countered, emphasizing the absence of evidence and the dangers of spreading misinformation.