UPDATEFebruary 13, 2025:Robert F. Kennedy Jr. isconfirmed.
The Senate voted to approve RFK Jr.s nomination 52-48, mostly sticking to their party lines.
Notably, former Republican leader Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against Kennedy,the only Republican to do so.
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That original story is below.
The guy with aworm in his brain?
The guy who only drinksraw milk?
Im not trying to be judgmental of my fellow moms here.
I just cant believe this is the person I have seen so many rally behind.
Hes insisted for decades that completely disproven links between vaccines and autism are real, harmingthousands of people.
Kennedy, allegedly,sexually assaulteda babysitter.
And these are just a few examples of his unfitness to serve.
Sorry, but what is happening here?
Then, with terrifying speed, many of these wellness mamas went fullQAnon.
It kind of came out of nowhere, but also didnt.
The conspiracies grew in fertile ground.
They were into essential oils and probably werent thrilled about vaccines.
Of course, not everyone who had these concerns went down the Q rabbit hole.
For this mom of a disabled child, the New Hampshire senator explained, Kennedys vaccine lies feel personal.
Themovement splinteredand faded from public consciousness.
Once a few MAHA moms started spreading the word, support exploded.
This made me cry, said one proud MAHA mom.
Thank you RFK for putting our kids safety and the many generations after to be healthier.
The most frustrating part of all of this?
Many of the MAHA-mom talking points are valid.
The science isnt definitive on the harms of food dyes, but the FDA just bannedred dye No.
3over concerns it could be a carcinogen.
And I have to say, it remains befuddling to me why Kennedy has become their king.
Thats not whats happening, though.
Im bracing myself for what comes next.
That we have done a good enough job.
But watching the MAHA moms content, I dont feel optimistic.
Ive seen this film before, and I didnt like the ending.
