RFK Jr. criticized for letter pressuring journal over retracted vaccine study
scienceJun 15, 2026392
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sent a letter to a scientific journal demanding answers after the journal removed a vaccine study it judged flawed. Health advocates called Kennedy's letter 'bullying' and said it appeared designed to intimidate editors who pulled the paper following long-standing criticism of its methods. The episode highlights rising tensions between prominent public figures and scientific publishers and raises concerns that political pressure could discourage journals from correcting the record.
