RFK Jr defends MAHA report with citations from fake sources
The report, intended to support Kennedy's unorthodox agenda, referenced over 500 studies, with at least seven invalid citations identified.
During a House hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Raul Ruiz questioned Kennedy about the report's credibility.
Kennedy confirmed he did not fact-check the report, prompting Ruiz to challenge him on the inclusion of non-existent sources.
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