A group cited as opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s potential appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services has been revealed to be a Bill Gates-funded “Astroturf” organization, accepting fake signatories without verification. Known as the “Committee to Protect Health Care,” the group published an open letter criticizing former President Donald Trump’s consideration of Kennedy, claiming widespread opposition from doctors. However, investigations reveal significant credibility issues.
The petition, highlighted by outlets like NBC News, accepts signatures without any verification process. Breitbart News was able to sign the petition as “Dr. Donald Duck, OG, of Disney World, FL,” while others have tested the system using fictitious or controversial names, including fitness personality Jillian Michaels and provocateur Alex Jones. Despite claiming thousands of doctor signatories, the petition cannot reliably confirm its authenticity.
The organization behind the letter is a 501(c)4 entity, which does not disclose its donors. However, its related 501(c)3 arm, “The Committee to Protect Health Care Fund,” reveals financial backing from progressive networks such as the Sixteen Thirty Fund and the Hopewell Fund. Both funds are managed by Arabella Advisors, a powerful left-wing philanthropic firm with ties to prominent donors, including Bill Gates, George Soros, and Mark Zuckerberg. According to the Capital Research Center, Arabella Advisors funnels significant financial resources into policy advocacy projects aligned with the political goals of these high-profile donors.
The group has been labeled “Astroturf” for creating the appearance of grassroots support where little or none exists. While legitimate opposition to Kennedy may exist within the medical community, the reliance on unverifiable and fabricated signatories undermines the credibility of the widely-publicized letter.
Kennedy, a controversial figure due to his views on vaccines and public health policy, remains a divisive nominee. The exposure of the “Committee to Protect Health Care” as a manipulated front group raises questions about the integrity of opposition efforts and the influence of powerful donors in shaping public discourse.
