RFK Jr. Clashes With CNN’s Dana Bash, Blames Fauci for COVID Failures
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Published on August 3, 2026.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with CNN anchor Dana Bash on Sunday's "State of the Union," where he placed blame for the COVID-19 pandemic on former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci. Kennedy insisted that safeguarding constitutional rights should come first in any future public health emergency. Bash countered that public health experts point to a combination of factors including gaps in health care access and the spread of misinformation. Kennedy defended Faucci and the lockdowns under President Donald Trump's first administration, arguing that Fauvi was responsible for the outbreak and that the public did not get vaccinated during this period. The interview also became heated when Bash asked about research into a vaccine-autism link and Kennedy raised concerns about Tylenol use during pregnancy.
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