An undercover video released by the O'Keefe Media Group features Joshua Rys, a lead scientist at Johnson & Johnson, admitting that the company's COVID-19 vaccine was "not safe and effective" and was rushed to market with a "lack of research." Rys acknowledged that the vaccine was distributed because there was public demand despite insufficient safety and efficacy data. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responded to these revelations, emphasizing that even during a public health emergency, vaccines undergo rigorous review processes. The footage has sparked discussions about potential legal actions, with references to a related trial in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. When confronted about his statements, Rys reportedly fled into a women's restroom. Public figures have questioned how many Johnson & Johnson executives received the vaccine themselves or recommended it to family members. Additionally, experts have highlighted the uncertainty regarding long-term risks of COVID-19 vaccines, noting that potential harms might only become apparent after 10 to 20 years. The controversy has reignited debates over vaccine safety and transparency during the pandemic response.