RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Summary
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at an anti-vaccine conference, saying that President Donald Trump’s administration supports their goals. Kennedy praised efforts to change vaccine policies, such as reducing the childhood vaccine schedule, despite criticism from medical experts.Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave a keynote speech at the anti-vaccine Children’s Health Defense conference.
- Kennedy said attendees have a “friend in the White House,” referring to President Trump’s support.
- He highlighted moves to reduce childhood vaccination schedules and change vaccine advisory boards.
- These policy changes have been stopped by a judge and face strong criticism from medical groups.
- Kennedy’s speech followed an executive order from President Trump to space out certain vaccines, against medical advice.
- The conference comes amid the worst year for measles in the U.S. since 1991, with several deaths linked to the disease.
- Pennsylvania officials reported four measles deaths this year, none of whom were vaccinated.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized Kennedy’s speech and said he failed to encourage vaccinations.
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