The American Academy of Pediatrics' Betrayal

The provided text from the Brownstone Institute, authored by Clayton J. Baker, MD, critiques the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), asserting that the organization betrayed its core mission during the Covid-19 pandemic. The author argues that the AAP, despite initially advocating for in-person schooling, reversed its stance under pressure, leading to prolonged school closures that harmed children. Furthermore, the article claims the AAP became a mouthpiece for government and pharmaceutical interests, receiving substantial funding to promote Covid-19 vaccinations for children and suppress dissenting viewpoints, even releasing its own vaccine schedule that diverged from CDC recommendations. The piece concludes by calling for reforms within medical professional organizations to prevent such alleged corruption and conflicts of interest.