Fact Check: Did the FDA approve two oncology drugs in record time?

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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.


Claim: The FDA approved two oncology drugs “in record time,” one in 45 days and another in 55 days, and “the closest before that was 310 days.”


Rating: MISLEADING


Explanation: The approvals involved expanded uses or combinations of previously approved drugs, not entirely new drugs. Kennedy also compared those expedited reviews to an average review time for all new drug applications, creating a misleading comparison.


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Date: 05/26/2026


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Last Updated on May 26, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check