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Ron Johnson Endorses Controversial Chlorine Dioxide Claims, Experts Warn

12/13/2025

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Ron Johnson (R-WI) endorses Dr. Pierre Kory's book The War on Chlorine Dioxide and its claims that chlorine dioxide can treat cancer and autism.
Medical experts, including Dr. Joe Schwarcz, dismiss claims as nonsense and warn chlorine dioxide is toxic.
Johnson previously supported Kory's unproven treatments, such as ivermectin for COVID-19, despite warnings from the Food and Drug Administration.
Johnson's history includes spreading misinformation about vaccine-related deaths during the pandemic.

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Ron Johnson (R-WI) endorses Dr. Pierre Kory's book The War on Chlorine Dioxide and its claims that chlorine dioxide can treat cancer and autism.
Medical experts, including Dr. Joe Schwarcz, dismiss claims as nonsense and warn chlorine dioxide is toxic.
Johnson previously supported Kory's unproven treatments, such as ivermectin for COVID-19, despite warnings from the Food and Drug Administration.
Johnson's history includes spreading misinformation about vaccine-related deaths during the pandemic.