YouTube removed a video of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaking in conversation with podcast host Jordan Peterson. In a statement released on Monday, the company claimed the video was spreading vaccine misinformation, in violation of YouTube's terms of service. - Kennedy is seeking the Democratic nomination for President, largely on the basis of his anti-vaccine views.
- Specifically, YouTube cited its prohibition against "content that alleges that vaccines cause chronic side effects, outside of rare side effects that are recognized by health authorities."
- Both Kennedy and Peterson criticized YouTube for pulling the clip; Kennedy accused the company of interfering in the 2024 Election process.
- In the past, Kennedy has lost access to both his Facebook and Instagram accounts, also for violations of rules barring health misinformation.
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