In a surprising turn of events, Bobby Kennedy III, son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently posted a video on social media capturing a phone call between his father and former President Donald Trump. The video, which has since been deleted, showcased Trump endorsing false theories about vaccine safety.

The video, reportedly recorded on Sunday, follows a campaign rally shooting incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump sustained minor injuries. In the clip, Trump can be heard discussing the administration of a high volume of vaccines and suggesting that it can lead to drastic changes in children. He states, "And then you see the baby all of a sudden starting to change radically. I've seen it too many times."

Trump further expresses skepticism towards public health professionals who affirm the safety and effectiveness of recommended immunization schedules for children. He questions their impact, saying, "And then you hear it doesn't have an impact, right?"

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children receive vaccinations to protect them from 16 different diseases by the age of 6. These vaccines help prevent life-threatening infections like measles, pertussis, and polio. The CDC emphasizes that vaccines are crucial for young children, as they are at the highest risk of serious illness or death.

Vaccines are typically combined into a single dose to reduce the number of office visits and shots. Needle sizes used for infant vaccines are usually less than an inch long, and dose sizes for very young children are smaller than those for older children or adults. Some vaccines can even be administered orally or as a nasal spray for certain age groups.

Kennedy Jr., upon realizing that the video had been released, apologized to Trump for its public circulation and expressed his regret for not immediately stopping the recording. Kennedy wrote on social media, "I am mortified that this was posted. I apologize to the president."

The Biden campaign responded to the video, stating that Trump and Kennedy's promotion of dangerous conspiracy theories threatened the lifesaving care depended upon by millions. They warned that if Trump was to gain power, it could have devastating consequences for working families across the country.

Efforts to obtain comments from both the Kennedy campaign and the Trump campaigns are ongoing. The video phone call occurred just one day prior to a meeting between Trump and Kennedy in Milwaukee, where they reportedly discussed "national unity." Notably, they also discussed Trump's vice presidential nomination decision, with Ohio Senator JD Vance ultimately being selected.

It is important to note that Trump had previously expressed vaccine skepticism, and his stance has gained political urgency following criticisms of his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during the Republican primary. Trump has publicly stated that he would defund any public school enforcing vaccine mandates.

Kennedy himself has repeatedly made false claims about the safety and efficacy of vaccines, often criticizing Trump's pandemic response and vaccine development initiatives. He tends to associate Trump with Dr. Anthony Fauci, a prominent figure in the US Covid response.

Scientifically, all vaccines approved for use in the United States have undergone rigorous testing to prove their safety and effectiveness. Severe allergic reactions are incredibly rare, occurring in roughly 1 in 1 million people, while mild side effects such as temporary pain or swelling at the injection site are more common.

Vaccines are credited with saving over 4 million lives worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization. Additionally, while the cause of autism remains under debate among scientists, it has been conclusively demonstrated that vaccines do not cause autism.

During their phone call, Trump and Kennedy also discussed the recent shooting incident that left Trump injured and the subsequent call from President Joe Biden. Trump recounted the conversation, stating that Biden asked why he chose to move to the right, to which Trump replied, "I was just showing a chart." He humorously likened the sound of the bullet to the world's largest mosquito.

The release of this video has sparked controversy and highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding vaccine safety and public health. The implications of such discourse extend beyond political campaigns, impacting the health and well-being of individuals and communities.