The White House announced on Monday that it will revise a highly anticipated report on the nation’s health, led by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This decision follows a review by the news organization NOTUS, which found that some studies cited in the report do not actually exist.
Overview of the Report
The report, titled “Make America Healthy Again,” was released last week and has garnered significant media attention. Key points from the report include:
- Contaminated Food Supply: Claims that America’s food supply is tainted with pesticides.
- Polluted Water: Assertions that water is contaminated with chemicals from plastics and pharmaceuticals.
- Ineffective Prescription Drugs: Concerns that many prescription drugs are often ineffective or even dangerous.
Findings from NOTUS Review
NOTUS reviewed over 100 pages of data cited in the report and discovered that:
- Many studies were fabricated or based on non-existent research.
- Questions arose regarding the adequacy of due diligence conducted by Kennedy Jr.’s team before releasing their conclusions.
White House Response
During a briefing on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed these issues, stating:
- There were formatting issues with the MAHA Report that are being addressed.
- The report will be updated, but the errors do not negate its substantive claims, which she described as "one of the most transformative health reports released by a federal government."
Leavitt expressed confidence in Secretary Kennedy and his team, stating:
- "We have complete confidence in Secy Kennedy and his team to get this right."
- She praised their efforts, saying they have worked tirelessly to produce accurate results for Americans who deserve better health outcomes.
Expected Revisions
The revised report is anticipated to:
- Address formatting issues.
- Retain its original message criticizing America’s food supply, pesticides, prescription drugs, and other environmental factors contributing to poor health outcomes across all demographics, including children.
Additional Findings by NOTUS
NOTUS also uncovered several concerning practices:
- Instances where researchers had not published their findings online or made them available only through expensive private databases.
- Cases where researchers claimed access to data but could not provide proof when asked for evidence.
- Several researchers were unable or unwilling to share raw data from their studies, which is essential for independent verification.
Secretary Kennedy’s Stance
Kennedy Jr., a vocal critic of vaccine mandates during his tenure at HHS under President Joe Biden, defended the report, stating:
- "I stand behind every single one" of the findings in the national health assessment released on Friday.
- When questioned about the use of fake sources, he responded, "No," and added, "I don’t know what you’re talking about."
This story has been updated since publication.
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