Is R.F.K., Jr., Winning or Losing?
A case for cautious optimism about the Trump Administration’s war on vaccines.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s tenure as Health Secretary has been marked by controversial vaccine policies that have sparked significant debate. Trump frequently echoed unfounded claims that vaccines cause autism, dismissing the MMR vaccine as dangerous. Kennedy's efforts to revise vaccination recommendations have been met with skepticism and legal opposition. Despite his efforts, the decline in measles immunization rates has been minimal, and the impact of his policies remains uncertain.
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