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The ‘experts’ who enabled RFK Jr’s rise

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RFK Jr. and the Lab Leak Controversy

This chapter examines the implications of RFK Jr.'s potential influence on health policy, particularly regarding the contested lab leak theory associated with COVID-19. It discusses the mixed messages from the scientific community that have weakened public trust and explores the need for transparency surrounding gain-of-function research and funding. Additionally, it highlights the challenges dissenting scientists face while navigating the authority of figures like Anthony Fauci amidst the public's evolving perceptions of scientific credibility.

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