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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Claim: Antidepressant drugs, known as SSRIs, “might be contributing” to school shootings.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Experts say there is no direct evidence linking SSRIs to mass shootings.
Date: 10/17/2025
Last Updated on October 27, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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