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Kennedy Slams 'Corrupt' Medical Journals, Threatens Publishing Ban

5/29/2025

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unleashed a fiery critique of major medical journals, labeling them "corrupt" on a recent podcast. He threatened to restrict government scientists from publishing in these outlets, advocating for the establishment of alternative journals through the NIH if significant changes aren't made. Kennedy argues that these journals prioritize pharmaceutical interests over genuine scientific integrity.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unleashed a fiery critique of major medical journals, labeling them "corrupt" on a recent podcast. He threatened to restrict government scientists from publishing in these outlets, advocating for the establishment of alternative journals through the NIH if significant changes aren't made. Kennedy argues that these journals prioritize pharmaceutical interests over genuine scientific integrity.