A video has become widespread on social media featuring RFK Jr.
RFK Jr. was seen exiting a tanning salon around noon. MAHA
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The footage depicts U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leaving a Palm Beach Tan franchise after getting some tan, with his security detail in tow.
For numerous internet users, this scenario highlights a significant paradox: observing a high-ranking public health authority visiting a place linked to potential hazards from ultraviolet rays brings into question the alignment between their personal conduct and the health advisories they promote.
Some argue that RFK Jr. raises concerns about vaccine safety but appears to consider artificial rays harmless, despite research definitively showing a connection between indoor tanning and a higher risk of skin cancer, especially melanoma.
It's clear that the conflicting statements from the US Health Secretary, frequently condemned due to their lack of consistency and questionable claims, have sparked debate ever since he was appointed by President Donald Trump.