Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, criticized CNN's Dana Bash regarding the U.S. government's COVID-19 response during an interview on CNN's State of the Union. He stated, "All you know how to do is repeat things people told you," and accused Bash of relying on government experts instead of examining evidence independently. Bash countered by asserting that vaccines are among the most studied topics in science, suggesting that Kennedy's comments contribute to vaccine hesitancy. Kennedy rejected this premise and emphasized the importance of skepticism towards government authority.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes CNN's Dana Bash during interview
During an interview on CNN's State of the Union, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized Dana Bash for her views on the COVID-19 response and vaccine hesitancy. He claimed that she merely repeats information from experts without independent analysis, while Bash defended vaccines as well-researched.
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RFK Jr. rips CNN’s Dana Bash: ‘All you know how to do is repeat things people told you’
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes CNN's Dana Bash during interview