RFK Jr.'s MAHA Seeks Federal Priority for Chemtrail Conspiracy Theories

RFK Jr.'s MAHA Pushes for Chemtrail Conspiracy Theories to be Federal Priority A memo obtained by KFF News reveals that a prominent figure in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is advocating for the topic of chemtrail conspiracy theories to be made a federal priority. The memo, written by Gray Delany, an influencer within MAHA, was presented to Calley Means, a White House health advisor, in July. According to the memo, Delany claims that academic researchers and federal agencies are secretly spreading toxic substances from airplanes, poisoning Americans, and causing large-scale weather events such as the devastating flooding in Texas last summer. The memo states, "It is unconscionable that anyone should be allowed to spray known neurotoxins and environmental toxins over our nation's citizens, their land, food, and water supplies." Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, disputed these claims, stating, "The memo presents false and, in some cases, physically impossible claims. That is a pretty serious accusation, especially when you consider the potential harm it could cause to public health and safety." MAHA's push for chemtrail conspiracy theories as a federal priority has raised concerns among experts and scientists. Chemtrails are a debunked conspiracy theory that suggests governments are secretly spraying chemicals from airplanes to control the weather or poison populations. The background of this issue is rooted in the anti-vaccine activism of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been a prominent figure in MAHA. His advocacy for chemtrail conspiracy theories has sparked controversy and criticism from experts and scientists. Additional perspectives on this issue come from experts in the field. Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stated, "The idea that governments are secretly spraying chemicals to control the weather or poison populations is a baseless conspiracy theory with no scientific evidence to support it." As for next developments, KFF News reports that MAHA has scheduled a meeting with White House officials to discuss their proposal. The outcome of this meeting remains uncertain. In conclusion, the push by MAHA to make chemtrail conspiracy theories a federal priority raises concerns about the potential harm it could cause to public health and safety. As experts and scientists continue to debunk these claims, it is essential for policymakers to prioritize evidence-based decision-making over unsubstantiated conspiracy theories. Sources: KFF News University of California, Los Angeles National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases *Reporting by Arstechnica.*