“How the Corruption of Science Has Impacted Public Perception and Policies Regarding Vaccines.”

September 9, 2025, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) chaired a hearing titled “How the Corruption of Science Has Impacted Public Perception and Policies Regarding Vaccines.” The hearing was held by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, at 2:00 PM in room SH-216 of the Hart Senate Office Building.
Committee Involved
    •    Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs)
    •    Chairman: Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)
    •    Majority Members:
    •    James Lankford (R-OK)
    •    Rick Scott (R-FL)
    •    Josh Hawley (R-MO)
    •    Bernie Moreno (R-OH)
    •    Minority (Ranking) Member: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
    •    Note: Specific attendance of these members at the hearing is not detailed in available sources, but they are listed as subcommittee members.
Witnesses and Titles
The following individuals testified at the hearing, based on available information:
    •    Aaron Siri, Attorney
    •    Represented legal perspectives, likely focusing on vaccine-related litigation or policy.
    •    Toby Rogers, PhD
    •    Provided expertise, possibly on public health policy or vaccine research, though specific credentials are not detailed in sources.
    •    Dr. Jake Scott
    •    Testified in defense of vaccines but was noted as underprepared during the hearing. Specific title not provided, but likely a medical or public health expert.
    •    Dr. Robert W. Malone (attempted to be sworn in)
    •    Noted as a vaccine skeptic and attempted to respond to