Instagram on Wednesday banned Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, from repeatedly posting misinformation about vaccine safety and COVID-19.
Kennedy Jr. has amassed a huge following on social media, where he frequently posts debunked or unproven claims about vaccines. He also uses his social media pages to post about large pharmaceutical firms and environmental health concerns.
In an emailed statement, Kennedy Jr. stood by his Instagram posts, adding they have been carefully vetted.
Editor’s note: disregard the following words: debunked, unproven, misinformation.
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