RFK Jr. and Argentina’s President Plan WHO Alternative Amid Bizarre Photos

In a striking and unusual development, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial head of America’s health agencies under former President Donald Trump, recently met with Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei. Their agenda: to establish an alternative international health organization to rival the World Health Organization (WHO). This meeting took place shortly after both countries formally withdrew from the WHO, signaling a significant shift in global health diplomacy.

While the political implications are profound, the meeting’s imagery quickly captured public attention for its bizarre nature. Kennedy was photographed holding a chainsaw emblazoned with the phrase “las fuerzas del cielo” (the forces of heaven), a symbol often wielded by Milei during his campaign to represent his promise of austerity and radical reform. This chainsaw has become a surreal emblem among Milei’s allies, with figures like Elon Musk also seen brandishing it at political events.

The optics are particularly striking given Kennedy’s own controversial history involving a chainsaw incident decades ago, which was investigated but never prosecuted. The photos from the Casa Rosada presidential palace, featuring the chainsaw prominently on the table, evoke an eerie atmosphere reminiscent of a horror film, underscoring the unconventional tone of this political alliance.

Substantively, the two leaders expressed a shared desire to create a “new international health system based on gold-standard science and free from totalitarian impulses, corruption, and political control,” according to Kennedy’s tweet. However, the specifics remain vague, and critics question the scientific rigor and political motivations behind this initiative. The move follows conspiracy-driven narratives that accuse the WHO of colluding with China to conceal the origins of COVID-19, a claim widely disputed by mainstream scientists.

Kennedy’s recent actions as Health Secretary have further fueled controversy. He has dismissed key personnel at the FDA and CDC and proposed barring government scientists from publishing in leading medical journals, labeling them as “corrupt.” Instead, he advocates for publishing in newly created “in-house” journals, which critics say lack credibility and promote fringe views, particularly around COVID-19.

This episode highlights the growing fragmentation in global health governance and the politicization of science. It raises critical questions about the future of international cooperation on health crises and the integrity of scientific institutions. As governments and leaders pursue alternative alliances and narratives, the implications for public trust, data security, and effective pandemic response are profound.