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MAHA Institute Sparks Controversy in Kennedy's Health Movement

5/18/2025

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The MAHA Institute has emerged in Washington, bringing together food influencers, organic farmers, and anti-vaccine advocates under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health movement. As tensions escalate between MAHA and MAGA factions, Kennedy faces mounting criticism over his approach to chronic illness and vaccine policies, prompting frustration and staff departures within HHS.

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The MAHA Institute has emerged in Washington, bringing together food influencers, organic farmers, and anti-vaccine advocates under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health movement. As tensions escalate between MAHA and MAGA factions, Kennedy faces mounting criticism over his approach to chronic illness and vaccine policies, prompting frustration and staff departures within HHS.