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RFK Jr.'s Sewage Swim | Pivot

May 16, 2025 / 01:00

This episode discusses Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.'s recent comments on vaccines, his swimming in contaminated water, and the implications of his medical advice.

The conversation begins with RFK Jr. stating that people should not take medical advice from him, which raises eyebrows given his history as a prominent anti-vaccine advocate.

His recent social media post featuring him and his grandchildren swimming in Rock Creek, a location known for sewer runoff, is highlighted as a concerning example of his disregard for safety.

The hosts express disbelief at his claims of not giving medical advice, emphasizing the contradiction in his actions and statements regarding public health.

Overall, the episode critiques RFK Jr.'s influence and the potential dangers of his public persona.

TLDR

RFK Jr. faces criticism for his anti-vaccine stance and swimming in contaminated water with his grandchildren.

Episode

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Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. had quite a week. First off, let's
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listen to a clip of him answering questions before a House uh committee. I don't think people should be taking
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advice, medical advice from me. That sort of says it. He also said his opinions on vaccines are irrelevant. And
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thank goodness he's not uh prompting people to take his advice because he recently posted a photo of himself and
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his grandchildren swimming in Rock Creek, which is closed swimming because it's used for sewer runoff. I was sort
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of like, whoa, I won't even go in there with like rubber boots. I I think that's
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noise. Him claiming that he doesn't give medical advice is such a just an outrageous lie. He has been one of the
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strongest antivaccine advocates. That is medical advice. This guy is literally the best friend of musles and rebella
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ever had. Can I just point out the the stream thing? I know it's a distraction,
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but it's not actually because it shows the same kind of lack of care. It's
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poop. It's ecoli. It's I think it is important that he's doing that.

Episode Highlights

  • RFK Jr. on Medical Advice
    RFK Jr. claims he doesn't give medical advice, but critics argue otherwise.
    “I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me.”
    @ 00m 08s
    May 16, 2025
  • Controversial Antivaccine Advocate
    Critics label RFK Jr. as a leading antivaccine advocate despite his claims.
    “This guy is literally the best friend of measles and rubella ever had.”
    @ 00m 40s
    May 16, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me.
    RFK Jr.'s Sewage Swim | Pivot
  • Him claiming that he doesn’t give medical advice is such an outrageous lie.
    RFK Jr.'s Sewage Swim | Pivot
  • This guy is literally the best friend of measles and rubella ever had.
    RFK Jr.'s Sewage Swim | Pivot

Key Moments

  • Medical Advice Controversy00:08
  • Sewage Swimming00:22
  • Antivaccine Accusation00:40