U.S. Probes Vaccine Link to Military Deaths
The U.S. is investigating a possible link between the COVID-19 vaccine and deaths among military personnel, with a senior military medical advisor reporting 28 suspected cases. The investigation was initiated by Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
Consensus
- The U.S. is investigating a potential connection between the COVID-19 vaccine and military deaths.
- Military medical advisor Teresa Long is involved in the investigation and has knowledge of 28 suspected cases of death following vaccination.
- The investigation was initiated by Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., who is known for criticizing vaccine safety.
- The investigation involves 2,544 reported deaths in the VAERS system, which remain unconfirmed.
- The investigation is taking place amid broader policy changes regarding mandatory vaccination in the military.
- President Joe Biden introduced mandatory vaccination for U.S. military personnel in 2021.
Points of divergence
- Robert Kennedy — junior, with whom the expert works, is a vaccine opponent, according to the publication. — tg_tass_agency
- Teresa Long is the senior military medical advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. — vm
- The investigation is part of a lawsuit filed by former CIA doctor Terry Adirim, who claims her dismissal was retaliation for criticizing mandatory vaccination. — vm
- Robert Kennedy Jr. previously called COVID-19 vaccines 'the deadliest in history' and advocates for a full and transparent audit of adverse events. — vm
- The Trump administration previously planned to remove mRNA vaccines from the U.S. market. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- US investigates possible link between COVID vaccine and military deaths, Politico reports. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Politico: US seeking link between army deaths and COVID vaccine — Вечерняя Москва