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RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Skepticism Muted Ahead of Midterms
Bloomberg Television· 2026-04-10 16:01
The Trump administration is putting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. . on a tighter message.Ahead of the midterms, Kennedy is being steered towards safer and more popular topics. Think lowering health care costs, improving food quality, and cracking down on fraud. The goal is clear.Focus on what polls well and avoid what doesn't. That means dialing back on controversial issues like vaccines, which have sparked growing public skepticism and political risk. Even Kennedy's own messaging has shifted.Recen ...
Americans trust scientists more than they trust RFK Jr., polling shows
MSNBC· 2026-03-06 15:55
THERE IN WASHINGTON, AND THERE'S NEW DATA OUT THAT REVEALS THAT AMERICANS TRUST THE SCIENTISTS WORKING AT FEDERAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS MORE THAN THEY DO THE Trump-appointed leaders of those agencies, some of whom who work in that White House. The new survey conducted by the University of Pennsylvania shows that 67 % have confidence in scientists working at agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and PREVENTION AS WELL AS THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. BUT ONLY ABOUT 4 IN 10 AMERICANS SAY THEY AND T ...
‘We are going backwards’: Health experts slam Trump’s overhaul on hepatitis B vaccines for children
MSNBC· 2025-12-06 16:47
is now ordering a complete review of the childhood vaccine schedule. This comes after a federal vaccine committee, all appointed by vaccine skeptic. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. decided Friday to end the decadesl long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B. The president took to Truth Social last night to praise the decision, adding, quote, "Many parents and scientists have been questioning the efficacy of this schedule, as have I. That is why I have just signe ...