BIGTREE, Del

Del Bigtree (b. 1969) is an American anti-vaccine activist and television producer who gained prominence as host of “The Highwire” program promoting vaccine misinformation and medical conspiracy theories. Previously a producer for daytime television including “The Doctors,” Bigtree became a leading figure in the modern anti-vaccination movement following his involvement in producing the documentary “Vaxxed” with discredited researcher Andrew Wakefield.

Bigtree’s media platform promotes unfounded claims linking vaccines to autism, autoimmune disorders, and population control schemes while platforming discredited researchers and alternative medicine practitioners. His presentations employ television production techniques to lend credibility to medically inaccurate content, targeting parents concerned about child safety while misrepresenting vaccine science and regulatory processes.

Medical organizations consistently debunk Bigtree’s vaccine claims as contradicted by extensive peer-reviewed research demonstrating vaccine safety and efficacy. His influence extends through social media networks and conferences that reinforce vaccine hesitancy, contributing to declining vaccination rates and subsequent disease outbreaks in some communities.