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Ron Johnson: “He [Dr. Scott] didn't realize that the MRNA biodistributes…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

The First Tell: Senator Ron Johnson on What Broke the COVID Narrative | Ep 1

Published March 4, 2026 | Video Starts at 03:35

And you know, he said, oh yeah, yeah I am. And I just started asking him a series of questions which prove he doesn't have a clue. I mean, He [Dr. Scott] didn't realize that the MRNA biodistributes all over the body. He really didn't understand the mechanism for it. So again, it Was time after time, he just proved himself to be completely ignorant. (03:35–24:38)

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Asserts that Dr. Scott was unaware of mRNA biodistribution.

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