“🚨RFK Jr's Shocker Move: Will Doctors Lose Top Medical Research?😱”
- MediaFx
- Jun 14
- 2 min read
TL;DR:U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly planning to stop federally funded scientists from publishing in major medical journals like NEJM, JAMA, and The Lancet, calling them “corrupt.” He wants new in‑house federal journals instead. Experts—like NEJM’s editor and public‑health researchers—warn this could block doctors from credible data, harm public health, and weaken global scientific cooperation. 📉🩺

🏥 What’s Going on?
RFK Jr., in an interview on June 4, 2025, said major medical journals are “corrupt” and may no longer allow federal scientists to publish there, unless they "change dramatically".
He proposes new government-run journals inside NIH/HHS where federal research can appear .
⚠️ Why People Are Concerned
NEJM editor Eric Rubin argues major journals have strict independent peer review processes, ensuring high-quality evidence reaches doctors worldwide.
Harvard public-health expert Adam Gaffney says this move would undermine the legitimacy of taxpayer-funded research.
Critics also worry it will reduce transparency, slow the spread of crucial findings, and encourage cherry‑picking of data in in‑house journals.
🌍 What’s at Stake
Major journals like NEJM reach 1 million+ weekly readers; Lancet ~37 million/year, JAMA ~30 million/year.
Federal research funded by taxpayers covers topics like aging, chronic disease, and TB—blocking access could hurt global health, innovations, and policies.
📊 Big Picture Context
NIH budget has been cut by over $3 billion since Trump era; HHS laid off ~20,000 staff.
This is part of broader distrust in pharma‑industry influence over journals; strong call for transparency due to past pharma ghostwriting scandals and corporate bias.
MediaFx Working‑Class Take 📢
Look, yaar, RFK Jr’s idea might sound like sticking it to pharma bigwigs—but it's a dangerous detour from the real fight. The real issue is corporate influence over science, not banning peer review. Gutting access to trusted journals means doctors get less info, patients lose out, and profiteers grab the space. 🏥💔
We don't need federal echo chambers; we need:
Strong, transparent peer review,
Independent oversight,
Stricter regulation on pharma-funded studies.
That’s how #equality, #transparency, and #workers’ interests win—not by isolating federal science, but by opening up the system to fairness and truth.
📣 MediaFx Opinion:From a socialist‑Marxist lens, defending federal scientists' right to publish widely is defending the working‑class’s right to credible health info. Silencing them helps enrich the corporate few, while hurting the many.
🔚 Want To Sound Off?
👇 Comment below what you feel: Will in‑house federal journals help or hurt public health? Join the debate—your voice matters! ✊