RFK Jr. wants you to 'do your own research'

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VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Thursday, May. 01, 2025 THE LATEST The problem with RFK Jr.'s 'do your own research' line on vaccines By Zeeshan Aleem The problem with RFK Jr.'s 'Do your own research' line on vaccines By Zeeshan Aleem During Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s interview with Phil McGraw, better known as "Dr. Phil," on Monday, an audience member asked him how Kennedy would advise new parents on vaccine safety. "We live in a democracy," Kennedy said, "and part of the responsibility of being a parent is to do your own research. You research the baby stroller, you research the foods that they're getting, and you need to research the medicines that they're taking as well."   Kennedy's advice to "do your own research" sounds superficially reasonable. But in the context of his longtime opposition to vaccines and the milieu of misinformation in which anti-vaxxers operate, it is a misleading and irresponsible mantra.   This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest column. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES JULIO RICARDO VARELA New polls of Latino voters have warnings for Trump — and Democrats The promises of a second Trump administration are already collapsing under the weight of reality. Read more. JARED BERNSTEIN There's a lesson in Wednesday's GDP report. And it has nothing to do with Biden. The Commerce Department's data showed a 0.3% GDP contraction, and Trump's trade war is a big reason why. Read more. JA'HAN JONES More than 100 DOJ employees resign rather than execute Trump's assault on civil rights The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division said more than 100 employees decided "they'd rather not do what their job requires them to do." Read more.  STEVE BENEN Trump rages after confronted over doctored photo of MS-13 tattoo Confronted with key questions about life-or-death issues, Trump continues to offer a lot of shrugged shoulders and blank stares. Read more.  TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE 'Reckless tariffs': Harris slams Trump in first major post-election speech WATCH NOW RACHEL MADDOW 'Historic debacle': Trump sets new standard for poor presidential performance WATCH NOW ANA CABRERA REPORTS Judge orders release of Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi WATCH NOW DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE Trump tries to pin economic woes on Biden despite tariff turmoil WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC Tonight, as President Trump's first 100 days in office wrap up, Stephanie Ruhle hosts a live town hall with federal workers who were forced out of their jobs. She'll be joined by Jacob Soboroff to break down what these actions mean for all Americans, as well as Senator Cory Booker to discuss Congress' response. Watch "100 Days of Trump: Forced Out Federal Workers" tonight at 9pm Eastern on MSNBC. Beginning Monday, watch the premiere of "The Weeknight," hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez. They'll bring their unique range of political expertise to a roundtable discussion that will challenge each other and our leaders. Watch "The Weeknight" Mondays through Fridays at 7pm Eastern on MSNBC.    MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE