Bill Gates-Backed ‘Astroturf’ Group Behind RFK Jr. Opposition Exposed, Fake Signatures Revealed: Report
The group widely cited as opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services is actually a Bill Gates-backed “Astroturf” organization, with questionable practices surrounding its petition, according to a new report.
The “Committee to Protect Health Care” has been prominently featured in major outlets like NBC News, which reported that thousands of doctors are “appalled by Donald Trump’s reckless decision” to appoint Kennedy. However, according to Breitbart News, the group’s petition, which claims widespread opposition from doctors, reveals a significant flaw in its process: it allows anyone, regardless of qualifications, to sign their name.
Breitbart News conducted an experiment by signing up as “Dr. Donald Duck, OG” from Disney World, Florida, specializing in podiatry. Their registration was accepted without any verification.
Other individuals, including fitness influencer Jillian Michaels and conservative commentator Alex Jones, have also successfully signed the petition without issue, suggesting that the petition’s signatories are not authentic representations of the medical community.
The “Committee to Protect Health Care” is registered as a 501(c)4 organization, which means it is not required to disclose its donors, the outlet notes. However, its related nonprofit entity, The Committee to Protect Health Care Fund, must reveal its backers.
The fund is supported by left-leaning organizations like the Sixteen Thirty Fund and Hopewell Fund. The Hopewell Fund, in particular, has a notable connection to Arabella Advisors, a national philanthropy services firm responsible for managing the project hosting and fiscal sponsorship services for various liberal causes.
Arabella Advisors is funded by some of the most prominent names in philanthropy, including Bill Gates, George Soros and Mark Zuckerberg. These billionaires have contributed substantial amounts of money through Arabella-managed nonprofits, influencing various political and policy advocacy projects.
The term “Astroturf” refers to fake grassroots movements that mimic public support but are often orchestrated by powerful, behind-the-scenes interests. The Committee to Protect Health Care, despite presenting itself as a grassroots medical organization, appears to be just that—a manufactured opposition to Kennedy’s nomination, backed by high-profile donors and activist groups.
While it’s true that some doctors may oppose Kennedy, the petition itself cannot be seen as a credible, verified representation of professional opposition.
Kennedy’s nomination hearing is scheduled for Thursday. The Post Millennial reports that members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will question him about his positions and plans in the role if confirmed.
The opposition, which has gained widespread attention due to the letter, is unlikely to be based on legitimate, verified support from medical professionals.
As Kennedy’s nomination progresses, concerns have been raised about his ability to navigate the system. Byron Cohen, an Executive Branch Fellow in the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, highlighted potential hurdles in the process, as previously reported by TTOA.
“RFK Jr. is not an ideal choice for HHS,” Cohen said, adding that “there’s a strong possibility that the bureaucracy will hinder him.”
While Kennedy has faced opposition from many Democrats, some have expressed openness to voting for him, including Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I).
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