Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Defends Accused COVID-19 Vaccine Scheme Doctor

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U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has asked the Department of Justice to drop charges against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, a Utah plastic surgeon accused of running a COVID-19 vaccine scheme. Dr. Moore is facing up to 35 years in federal prison for allegedly destroying over $28 million worth of government-provided COVID-19 vaccines, distributing fraudulent vaccination record cards, and administering saline shots to children instead of the COVID-19 vaccine. Greene claims that Dr. Moore is a "hero, not a criminal" and that the charges were filed under the Biden administration.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Michael Kirk Moore is accused of running a COVID-19 vaccine scheme in Utah, allegedly destroying over $28 million worth of government-provided vaccines, distributing fraudulent vaccination record cards, and administering saline shots to children instead of the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Dr. Moore is facing up to 35 years in federal prison for his alleged crimes, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has asked the Department of Justice to drop the charges.
  • Greene claims that Dr. Moore is a "hero, not a criminal" and that the charges were filed under the Biden administration.
  • Ut is publicized that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly defended Dr. Moore, stating that he "deserves a medal for his courage and his commitment to healing!"
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statement on Dr. Moore was made in April 2025.
  • In 2021, Utah banned "vaccine passports" in government buildings, colleges, and universities, and also got rid of its mask mandate that same year.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, rarely occurs after COVID-19 vaccination, and most patients recover well.

Statistics:

  • Dr. Michael Kirk Moore is accused of allegedly destroying over $28 million worth of government-provided COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Dr. Moore is facing up to 35 years in federal prison for his alleged crimes.
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) rarely occurs after COVID-19 vaccination, affecting fewer than 1 in 50,000 vaccine recipients.
  • The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine caused rare blood clots in approximately 3.83 cases per million vaccine doses distributed, as reported in 2021.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine has been reported to stop being distributed in the United States since 2023, as stated by the CDC.

Sources:

  • Justice.gov: Utah Doctor and Co-Defendants Charged Running COVID-19 Vaccine Scheme to Defraud Government
  • X: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's statement defending Dr. Michael Kirk Moore
  • The Salt Lake Tribune: Supporters rally for Utah doctor accused of giving fake COVID-19 vaccines
  • X: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statement defending Dr. Michael Kirk Moore
  • CDC: Vaccine Safety - COVID-19 Vaccines
  • CNN: Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine stopped being distributed in US since 2023
  • The Daily Beast: MTG Defends Hero Doctor Involved in COVID Vaccine Scheme