RFK Jr. Refuses to Terminate PREP Act Declaration for COVID, Latypova Says

Latypova criticizes Kennedy for not revoking liability protections for COVID vaccine makers

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Sasha Latypova, a prominent figure in the health freedom movement, has criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for failing to revoke the PREP Act declaration that protects COVID-19 vaccine makers from liability claims. Latypova, who was quoted in a recent New York Times article, says she has urged Kennedy to use his authority to terminate the PREP Act declaration, which has been extended until December 31, 2029. However, Kennedy told Latypova that he "has the president to report to" and has not taken that step.

Why it matters

The PREP Act declaration grants COVID-19 vaccine makers broad liability protections, which Latypova and others argue is problematic. This case highlights the ongoing tensions within the health freedom movement, as prominent figures like Kennedy grapple with the political realities of their positions.

The details

Latypova, who was interviewed for the New York Times article, has been in touch with the reporter Benjamin Mueller for several months. The article also quotes other prominent individuals in the health freedom movement, including Toby Rogers, Mary Talley Bowden MD, and Ray Flores. Flores, who is senior outside counsel to Children's Health Defense, said that revoking the immunity declaration for COVID vaccine makers is "as simple as the stroke of a pen." However, when asked why Kennedy has not taken that step, Flores said "Pressure, and I think I should leave it at that."

  • The New York Times article was published on March 2, 2026.
  • Latypova published an open letter last year demanding an end to the liability protections.

The players

Sasha Latypova

A prominent figure in the health freedom movement who has criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for not revoking the PREP Act declaration that protects COVID-19 vaccine makers from liability claims.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The founder of the anti-vaccine nonprofit Children's Health Defense, who Latypova says has the authority to terminate the PREP Act declaration but has not done so.

Benjamin Mueller

A New York Times journalist who has been in touch with Latypova for several months and wrote the article that quoted her.

Ray Flores

The senior outside counsel to Children's Health Defense, who helped prepare the petition to the FDA to revoke the licenses for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 shots.

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What they’re saying

“He said, 'I know what you want me to do, but I have the president to report to.''”

— Sasha Latypova (The New York Times)

“Pressure, and I think I should leave it at that.”

— Ray Flores, Senior outside counsel to Children's Health Defense (The New York Times)

What’s next

The judge in the upcoming court hearing in Amsterdam will decide on the status of the PREP Act declaration.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions within the health freedom movement, as prominent figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. navigate the political realities of their positions. The PREP Act declaration remains a contentious issue, with advocates like Latypova pushing for its revocation to hold COVID-19 vaccine makers accountable.