'Very stupid': New York Times beclowns itself with botched 'fact-check,' proving RFK Jr.'s point



Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's proposed Health and Human Services secretary, has pledged to "Make America Healthy Again" primarily by tackling the "chronic disease epidemic" and the corporate capture of federal regulatory agencies.

The environmental lawyer's adjacency to the Republican president and his recent criticism of experimental gene therapies have made him a frequent target for criticism by lawmaking recipients of Big Pharma lobbying money and the liberal media. In their efforts to dunk on Kennedy, establishmentarians have in many cases exposed their true loyalties as well as their aversion to inconvenient facts.

The New York Times is now among the outfits that has risked such exposure in its desperation to characterize Kennedy as "wrong."

'The science shows that these dyes cause hyperactivity in children, can disrupt the immune system, and are contaminated with carcinogens.'

By attempting to miss a point that Kennedy was making in a recent interview, the Times' Christina Jewett and Julie Creswell unwittingly defended his thesis. Critics have since descended upon the liberal publication, mocking it over its botched fact-check.

At the outset of their article, titled "Kennedy’s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Alienate His New G.O.P. Allies," Jewett and Creswell wrote, "Boxes of brightly colored breakfast cereals, vivid orange Doritos and dazzling blue M&Ms may find themselves under attack in the new Trump administration."

After highlighting why food titans that produce unhealthy products are "nervous" about the incoming administration, Jewett and Creswell tried nitpicking through some of Kennedy's concerns, zeroing in on his recent remarks about the ingredients of Kellogg's Froot Loops cereal.

In September, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) moderated a four-hour round table discussion on Capitol Hill about American health and nutrition.

During her presentation, Vani Hari, a critic of the food industry who founded FoodBabe, shared the ingredient lists for multiple food products in the U.S. versus in Europe and stressed the need for limits on additives and dyes in breakfast cereals.

Together with Jason Karp, founder and CEO of the healthy living organization HumanCo., Hari highlighted the color difference between the Froot Loops cereal produced for American consumption and the version produced for consumption in Canada.

The brighter artificial colors are more attractive to children — and helpful with sales — but apparently harmful to their health.

Hari recently told Blaze News:

The science shows that these dyes cause hyperactivity in children, can disrupt the immune system, and are contaminated with carcinogens. There are safer colors available made from fruits and vegetables, such as beets and carrots. Food companies already don't use artificial dyes en masse in Europe because they don’t want to slap warning labels on their products that say they 'may cause adverse effects on attention in children.' If food companies like Kellogg's can reformulate their products without artificial dyes to sell in other countries, there is no reason why they can’t do that also here in America.

The food activist added, "As there are over 10,000 food additives approved for use in the United States, while Europe only allows 400, the [incoming] administration should prioritize taking control of the alarming amount of food additives in our food supply."

'This is of particular concern for fetuses and babies under the age of 6 months, whose blood-brain barrier is not fully developed.'

Kennedy appeared on Fox News the following day and referenced Hari's presentation, saying, "A box of Froot Loops from Canada or from Europe ... has a completely different group of ingredients. It's actually colored with vegetable oils, which are safe. Ours are colored with chemical oils, which are very, very dangerous."

Following the election, Kennedy revisited the example in a MSNBC interview, saying offhand, "Why do we have Froot Loops in this country that have 18 or 19 ingredients, and you go to Canada and it's got two or three?"

The Times seized on Kennedy's critique of Froot Loop, writing:

Mr. Kennedy has singled out Froot Loops as an example of a product with too many artificial ingredients, questioning why the Canadian version has fewer than the U.S. version. But he was wrong. The ingredient list is roughly the same, although Canada's has natural colorings made from blueberries and carrots while the U.S. product contains red dye 40, yellow 5 and blue 1 as well as Butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, a lab-made chemical that is used "for freshness," according to the ingredient label.

In the same paragraph that the Times claimed Kennedy was wrong about Froot Loops having more artificial ingredients in Canada than in the U.S., the liberal publication effectively pointed out he was right on the money.

According to the National Library of Medicine, butylated hydroxytoluene — used as a preservative in fats and oils as well as in packaging material for fat-containing foods — has been shown in animal studies to increase serum cholesterol, reduce growth in baby rats, and increase absolute liver weight. The NLM and the Canadian government also recognize BHT as harmful to the environment.

Red dye 40 is made from petroleum and has been approved by the FDA for use in food and drinks. It has been linked in some studies to hyperactivity disorders in children. The Cleveland Clinic indicated that red dye 40 also has various potential side effects, including depression, irritability, and migraines.

Yellow dye 5 or tartazine is another synthetic food colorant linked to numerous adverse health effects. It is reportedly restricted in Austria and Norway owing to the allergies, asthma, skin rashes, hyperactivity, and migraines it can apparently cause.

A 2021 paper in the peer-reviewed journal Advances in Nutrition noted that blue dye 1 has been found to cause chromosomal aberrations and "was found to inhibit neurite growth and act synergistically with L-glutamic acid in vitro, suggesting the potential for neurotoxicity. This is of particular concern for fetuses and babies under the age of 6 months, whose blood-brain barrier is not fully developed."

'This is beyond absurd.'

The paper noted further that having found blue dye 1 to have cytotoxic and genotoxic effects, some researchers "advise that caution must be exercised when using it for coloring food."

Children are the biggest consumers of such artificial food dyes.

Critics blasted the Times over its bizarre "fact-check," which said he was wrong then unwittingly explained why he was right.

"This is what passes for a 'fact check' at The New York Times," wrote Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. "The media lie a lot, but fortunately for us, they are also VERY stupid."

"Americans are being poisoned under the status quo food and health institutions, and regime media wants you to believe that Bobby Kennedy pushing for reform is somehow the problem. Make it make sense!" added Kirk.

Molecular biologist Dr. Richard H. Ebright of Rutgers University tweeted, "I read the paragraph multiple times yesterday, trying to make sense of what the idiot writer had written. I could only conclude that the idiot writer had written the equivalent of '2 + 2 = 5.'"

One critic quipped, "'As you see, the ingredient list is just completely identical, except the US product contains formaldehyde, cyanide, and nearly undetectable levels of saxitoxin."

"Crazy," tweeted Elon Musk.

Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman wrote, "This is beyond absurd. The @nytimes says @RobertKennedyJr 'was wrong' about Froot Loops having too many artificial ingredients compared to its Canadian version, and then goes on to explain the artificial colorings and preservatives in the U.S. vs the Canadian version. @RobertKennedyJr is right and The NY Times is an embarrassment."

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) noted, "In their defense, their comedy writers are really strong."

The Times has since blamed an "editing error" and rewritten its Orwellian paragraph to read:

Mr. Kennedy has singled out Froot Loops as an example of a product with too many ingredients. In an interview with MSNBC on Nov. 6, he questioned the overall ingredient count: 'Why do we have Froot Loops in this country that have 18 or 19 ingredients and you go to Canada and it has two or three?' Mr. Kennedy asked. He was wrong on the ingredient count, they are roughly the same. But the Canadian version does have natural colorings made from blueberries and carrots while the U.S. product contains red dye 40, yellow 5 and blue 1 as well as Butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, a lab-made chemical that is used 'for freshness, according to the ingredient label.

The New York Times' credibility has taken a massive hit in recent months and years. After all, it was an exponent of the Russian collusion hoax; falsely claimed Trump supporters killed U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick with a fire extinguisher; falsely reported on the basis of terrorist propaganda that Israel blew up a Gazan hospital; and suggested that the Babylon Bee, a satire website, was a "far-right misinformation site."

Despite its trouble getting the facts right, it recently teamed up with Media Matters to get BlazeTV hosts censored, citing concerns over "misinformation."

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RFK Jr. to announce VP pick later this month



Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is slated to announce his running mate at an event on March 26.

"On Tuesday March 26th, in Oakland, California, I will announce the partner that I've chosen to help lead America into a brighter vision of peace, prosperity and unity," Kennedy tweeted on Wednesday.

— (@)

The New York Times reported that Kennedy confirmed Tuesday that Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura top his list.

The outlet reported that Kennedy noted he has been talking with Rodgers "pretty continuously" during the past month and had been in communication with Ventura since Ventura introduced him at a February event in Arizona.

The New York Times reported that Ventura's son Tyrel noted in a Tuesday email, "No one has officially asked Gov. Ventura to be a vice-presidential candidate so the governor does not comment on speculation."

"Hiking with @AaronRodgers12 and his amazing Achilles," Kennedy wrote in a tweet last month when sharing a photo of himself with Rodgers, an NFL player who experienced a complete tear of an Achilles tendon last year.

— (@)

"I support ALL 3rd Party and Independent candidates running for U.S. President this year, from @CornelWest to @DrJillStein to @RobertKennedyJr and everyone else not running under the Democrat and Republican Party banner," Ventura, a former Minnesota governor, tweeted last month.

"We must end the duopoly of Republican and Democrat control in Washington. Electing a third party or independent candidate for President would be a major kickstart to that process but in order to do that you have to have ballot access. That is why this Monday, February 5th at the Fox Theatre in Tucson, AZ I'll be introducing @RobertKennedyJr at a voter rally to get him on the ballot," Ventura noted.

— (@)

Last year, Kennedy launched a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination but later switched to an independent run. In the 2024 presidential contest, he likely has little chance of defeating former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Trump is the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee, while Biden is the presumptive 2024 Democratic presidential nominee.

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'You are driven by self interest': Mark Cuban claims Elon Musk's Twitter and Joe Rogan 'are the mainstream online media'



Celebrity business magnate Mark Cuban has claimed that business tycoon Elon Musk's Twitter platform and podcaster Joe Rogan "are the mainstream online media."

"Joe , you and @elonmusk's @twitter are the mainstream online media and your platforms have become everything supposedly wrong with MSM. You are driven by self interest. Just like the MSM always has been accused of. And you both have earned that right. You busted your asses to be great at what you do and earned all you have accomplished. But don't lie to yourselves and all of us and tell us you are different. You aren't," Cuban wrote.

\u201cWay to talk in generalities Joe. Not saying there aren't a lot of fucked up things about pharma. That's why we created https://t.co/jYSNkP7amr. But to ignore that the same industry has saved who knows how many lives is bullshit and you know it. \nIt's also disrespectful to all\u2026\u201d
— Mark Cuban (@Mark Cuban) 1687109246

Rogan recently offered to donate $100,000 to any charity selected by Dr. Peter Hotez if Hotez would appear on his show and debate Democratic presidential primary candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Rogan made the offer after Hotez had shared a Vice piece titled "Spotify Has Stopped Even Sort of Trying to Stem Joe Rogan’s Vaccine Misinformation." The piece discussed Kennedy's recent appearance on Rogan's show.

\u201cPeter, if you claim what RFKjr is saying is \u201cmisinformation\u201d I am offering you $100,000.00 to the charity of your choice if you\u2019re willing to debate him on my show with no time limit.\u201d
— Joe Rogan (@Joe Rogan) 1687040872

Tom Nichols of the Atlantic asserted that a medical professional should not agree to such a debate. "Never debate a conspiracy theorist," he tweeted.

But Rogan fired back: "That would be a great suggestion if you could assure that the industry you were representing wasn't completely captured by heartless monsters who have a history of some of the biggest criminal fines in human history because their deception has cost hundreds of thousands of people their lives. It would be a great suggestion if the industry you were defending didn't occasionally look at human beings as an opportunity to generate insane wealth regardless of the tragic consequences. But you can't do that, so… maybe it would be a good idea to have a f****** debate."

\u201cThat would be a great suggestion if you could assure that the industry you were representing wasn\u2019t completely captured by heartless monsters who have a history of some of the biggest criminal fines in human history because their deception has cost hundreds of thousands of people\u2026\u201d
— Joe Rogan (@Joe Rogan) 1687060199

Cuban took issue with Rogan's remarks, saying that Rogan had been disrespectful.

"Way to talk in generalities Joe. Not saying there aren't a lot of f***** up things about pharma. That's why we created http://Costplusdrugs.com," Cuban tweeted. "But to ignore that the same industry has saved who knows how many lives is bullshit and you know it. It's also disrespectful to all the doctors, researchers and medical professionals that dedicate their lives to saving lives, like Dr Hotez and the 800k plus doctors in the country that believe vaccines save lives."

Cuban suggested that Rogan is attempting to bully Hotez.

"Trying to bully Dr Hotez is ridiculous. You have producers that will prepare you and you get to control the conversation," Cuban wrote. "@RobertKennedyJr also has a staff ready to prepare him, and these topics are what he talks about in every speech. You both do this on a daily basis," Cuban said. "Dr Hotez works every day to try to find ways to help people."

\u201cWay to talk in generalities Joe. Not saying there aren't a lot of fucked up things about pharma. That's why we created https://t.co/jYSNkP7amr. But to ignore that the same industry has saved who knows how many lives is bullshit and you know it. \nIt's also disrespectful to all\u2026\u201d
— Mark Cuban (@Mark Cuban) 1687109246

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Joe Rogan slams COVID vaccine advocate who called him a 'neofascist,' challenges him to big money debate with RFK Jr., then Elon Musk jumps into the fray



Joe Rogan blasted a COVID vaccine advocate over accusing him of spreading health misinformation and calling him a "neofascist." Rogan challenged the vaccine researcher to debate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and backed it up with a huge payday for charity.

Peter Hotez is a self-described "internationally-recognized physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development." Hotez expanded his public profile during the COVID-19 pandemic by making countless appearances on cable news, where he rigorously advocated the COVID vaccine for all ages.

On Saturday morning, Hotez shared an article on Twitter from Vice titled: "Spotify Has Stopped Even Sort of Trying to Stem Joe Rogan’s Vaccine Misinformation."

Hotez wrote, "And from all the online attacks I’m receiving after this absurd podcast, it’s clear many actually believe this nonsense."

The Vice article attacked Rogan's recent interview on Spotify with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – a skeptic of the mRNA vaccines and Democratic presidential candidate challenging Joe Biden.

The Vice writer claimed that the interview was "an orgy of unchecked vaccine misinformation, some conspiracy-mongering about 5G technology and Wi-Fi, and, of course, Rogan once again praising ivermectin, an ineffective faux COVID treatment."

The writer asserted that "The Joe Rogan Experience" episode promoted "Kennedy’s most dangerously incorrect views, a far too extensive list to outline in full, all of which Rogan accepted uncritically, his mouth quite often literally agape in awe."

Rogan fired back at Hotez on Saturday night with a challenge, "Peter, if you claim what RFK Jr. is saying is 'misinformation' I am offering you $100,000.00 to the charity of your choice if you’re willing to debate him on my show with no time limit."

Hotez responded to Rogan, but then quickly deleted the tweet, "Be serious Joe, that's what you throw out for your hunting buddies on a weekend. $50 million endowment (which You/Spotify/RFK Jr. can easily afford), not for me but so we can continue making low-cost patent-free vaccines for the world's poor. Preceded by RFK Jr.'s public apology."

Hotez replied to Rogan, "Joe, you have my cell, my email, I'm always willing to speak with you."

Rogan slammed Hotez, "This is a non-answer. I challenged you publicly because you publicly quote tweeted and agreed with that dogs**t Vice article. If you're really serious about what you stand for, you now have a massive opportunity for a debate that will reach the largest audience a discussion."

The prolific podcaster added, "To those misunderstanding what he’s saying, he’s NOT agreeing to debate @RobertKennedyJr. He’s just offering to come on my show by himself."

Rogan shared a reported screenshot of a May 2023 tweet from Hotez claiming that he was "concerned" about a "pretty formidable coalition with neofascist leanings" that included Rogan, RFK Jr., Elon Musk, and Tucker Carlson.

Hotez later deleted the tweet because he said, "I decided to take down my tweet on the Tucker-Elon alliance. Some very smart people I respect thought my concerns were premature or shouldn’t be labeled at this point. Another, too over-the-top. I agreed, guess we’ll see what unfolds."

Rogan asked Hotez, "Are you sure I’m not a part of a coalition with neofascist leanings? Seems like that’s what you really think, or what you’re projecting to the masses."

\u201cAre you sure I\u2019m not a part of a coalition with neofascist leanings? Seems like that\u2019s what you really think, or what you\u2019re projecting to the masses.\u201d
— Joe Rogan (@Joe Rogan) 1687047561

RFK Jr. accepted the challenge, "Peter. Let’s finally have the respectful, congenial, informative debate that the American people deserve."

Elon Musk jumped into the fray by replying, "Maybe @PeterHotez just hates charity."

Musk asked Hotez if he "endorses" Vice, then shared a 2007 Vice article documenting Columbian women who have sex with donkeys.

Musk told Rogan on Twitter, "He’s afraid of a public debate, because he knows he’s wrong."

Hotez lashed out at Musk, "Seriously Elon? This is monstrous. 200,000 Americans needlessly perished (including 40,000 Texans, our neighbors) because they were victims of antivaccine disinformation during our awful Covid delta/BA.1 waves in 2021-22. Please don’t do this."

Musk retorted:

"First of all, I am generally pro vaccine. I have been vaccinated against pretty much everything, as have my kids. Second, I think there is tremendous promise in synthetic mRNA. It is like medicine going from analog to digital. That said, the world obviously went crazy with excess vaccination against 'Covid-19.' I have that in quotes, because the RNA sequences changed so much that I called it the virus of Theseus. So many people I know had serious side effects from the vaccines, including myself. Failure to acknowledge that is a lie. As for the deaths you claim are due to COVID-19, why is the nation of Sweden still alive!? Just go on Rogan and do the debate."

Hotez then wrote on Twitter, "Let’s remember what this is about, not a small number of Americans lost their lives from antivaccine disinformation during the pandemic. 200,000 Americans perished, 40,000 from my State of Texas I have nothing personal vs Joe, Elon, RFK Jr. Just hoping to halt more destruction."

Hotez added, "Not easy to respond when those 3 gang up and tag team. Wish I could be more eloquent and clever when the moment demands, but there you are."

Hotez later retweeted the Twitter account for the "Sorry Not Sorry" podcast by liberal activist Alyssa Milano, which read: "For the record, @PeterHotez has been on our podcast multiple times. He doesn’t need to debate a science-denier on the podcast of someone who has given platforms to science deniers. He’s already won the debate with the truth."

Rogan has had Hotez as a guest on "The Joe Rogan Experience" in 2019 and 2020.

Rogan previously invited Hotez to debate RFK Jr., but deflected by comparing him to a "Holocaust denier."

\u201cListen to Hotez explain to @joerogan why he doesn\u2019t want to debate @RobertKennedyJr on vaccines\n\n\u201cHe\u2019s an attorney, he is very clever!\u2026 what am I? Im just a scientist\u2026\u201d\n\ndo you think this reason is legit?\n@elonmusk\u201d
— aussie17 (@aussie17) 1687053204

During a previous interview, Rogan challenged Hotez about how he enhances his immunity without vaccines. Hotez admitted that he is a "junk foodaholic," which Rogan pointed out that there is a "large body of data that connects poor diet to a host of diseases."

Rogan questioned why Hotez doesn't regularly take vitamins, and the scientist said he "didn't think they're needed."

Hotez quickly changed the subject, "But you still need your vaccines."

Rogan rebutted, "But vaccines aren't going to prevent cancer."

\u201c.@JoeRogan grills Dr. Peter Hotez for exclusively promoting vaccines while disregarding exercise, vitamins, and a healthy diet:\n\n"There's a large body of data that connects poor diet to a host of diseases... You don't think vitamins are needed while you eat junk food?"\u201d
— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) 1687058359

Earlier this week, independent journalist Matt Taibbi questioned the consistency of COVID vaccine messaging from Hotez during the coronavirus pandemic.

\u201cIn his latest video, @0rf shows a before-and-after history of statements by celebrated health expert Dr. Peter Hotez:\n\nBEFORE: \u201cIf you wait, it\u2019s going to be too late to protect your child... I\u2019m strongly recommending for adolescents to get their two doses of vaccine... Two doses\u2026\u201d
— Matt Taibbi (@Matt Taibbi) 1686589910

You can watch the entire Joe Rogan interview with RFK below.

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DeSantis is officially running for president, becoming Trump's top GOP primary rival



Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that he is making a bid for the White House, a move that sets up a GOP primary showdown between the Sunshine State governor and former President Donald Trump.

DeSantis released an announcment video just ahead of a Twitter Spaces with billionaire business magnate Elon Musk where he was expected to announce his presidential run. "I'm Ron DeSantis, and I'm running for president to lead our great American comeback," he declared in the announcement video.

\u201cI\u2019m running for president to lead our Great American Comeback.\u201d
— Ron DeSantis (@Ron DeSantis) 1684965488

Last year, DeSantis, who has served as Florida's governor since early 2019, secured reelection by decisively defeating Democratic opponent Charlie Crist during the state's gubernatorial contest. Prior to serving as governor, DeSantis served as a congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.

While many lawmakers have already thrown their support behind Trump, some, including GOP Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Chip Roy of Texas, endorsed DeSantis for president earlier this year before the governor announced his presidential bid.

DeSantis' announcement on Wednesday came as polls indicated that Trump has a large lead over Republican primary opponents and potential opponents — DeSantis has been polling in a distant second place, but far higher than other figures.

Trump, who has been targeting DeSantis for months, has referred to DeSantis as "DeSanctimonious" and "DeSanctus." The former president has declared that the Florida goverrnor is in need of a "personality transplant" and claimed that DeSantis is a "RINO GLOBALIST," a term which uses an acronym that stands for "Republican in name only."

In addition to Trump and DeSantis, other GOP primary candidates include former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Larry Elder, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, and entrepreneur and author Vivek Ramaswamy.

Musk has indicated that he would be open to hosting other presidential candidates on Twitter Spaces. When someone raised the prospect of Musk hosting Trump, President Joe Biden, and Democratic primary challenger Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Twitter Spaces, Musk replied, "Ok."

\u201c@WallStreetSilv @RobertKennedyJr Ok\u201d
— Wall Street Silver (@Wall Street Silver) 1684878353

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