Cassidy accuses RFK Jr. of building public health "upon a foundation of lies"
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for not keeping promises related to vaccine information and public health. Cassidy said Kennedy's vaccine skepticism has hurt trust in public health, despite Cassidy's initial support to give Kennedy oversight and limits ("guardrails") in his role.Key Facts
- Senator Bill Cassidy is a medical doctor and chair of the Senate health committee.
- Cassidy voted to confirm RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary to ensure Kennedy had oversight and limits on his power.
- Cassidy says Kennedy made promises about vaccine information that were not kept.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website now questions the clear statement that vaccines do not cause autism, which Cassidy opposes.
- Research shows no link between vaccines and autism.
- Cassidy says Kennedy's vaccine skepticism has damaged public health trust.
- Kennedy claims he is following agreements made with Cassidy.
- Cassidy appreciates Kennedy's focus on reducing ultra-processed foods, but disagrees with his vaccine views.
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