Republican senator blames Trump administration policies for measles deaths in Pennsylvania
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican and doctor, blamed the Trump administration’s vaccine-skeptical policies for recent measles deaths in Pennsylvania. Cassidy challenged the Trump nominee for surgeon general, Nicole Saphier, to clearly say that vaccines do not cause autism, emphasizing that measles deaths are linked to misinformation.Key Facts
- Three people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, with a fourth death being reviewed.
- The US is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over 30 years.
- Senator Cassidy says misinformation and the vaccine approach under President Trump contributed to these deaths.
- Cassidy asked nominee Nicole Saphier to confirm vaccines, especially the MMR vaccine, do not cause autism.
- Saphier said she believes the MMR vaccine is the best way to fight measles and save lives.
- Cassidy criticized the administration’s public health strategy and its effect on vaccine trust.
- Cassidy previously voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current health secretary, despite Kennedy’s past vaccine skepticism.
- Kennedy had promised to keep CDC statements about vaccines not causing autism, but later some statements were removed.
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