False and Misleading Statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his running mate, Nicole Shanahan, made false or misleading statements regarding childhood vaccines and the increase in autism prevalence. Kennedy also inaccurately claimed that Trump's and Biden's policies resulted in a large transfer of wealth to new billionaires during the pandemic. Shanahan wrongly claimed she would be the youngest U.S. vice president if elected, overlooking historical facts.
Key Points
- No evidence supports the link between childhood vaccines and autism
- Major reasons for the rise in autism prevalence are increased awareness and changes in diagnosis criteria
- Kennedy's claims about the transfer of wealth during the pandemic lack specific evidence
- Shanahan's assertion of being the youngest vice president is historically inaccurate
Cons
- False and misleading information about childhood vaccines and autism prevalence
- Inaccurate claims about the transfer of wealth to new billionaires during the pandemic
- Misleading statement about being the youngest U.S. vice president if elected