Samoa, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Did RFK Jr. mislead the Senate on measles deaths in Samoa? The island nation's health chief says yes
Samoa’s top health official on Monday denounced as “a complete lie” remarks that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made during his bid to become U.S. health secretary, rejecting his claim that some who died in the country's 2019 measles epidemic didn't have the disease.
As RFK Jr. faces U.S. Senate, questions linger about a measles outbreak in Samoa, half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
RFK Jr. Wants to Rethink the Measles Vaccine. Here’s What the Science Shows.
MMR vaccines are safe and effective, but fewer children are getting them.
Samoan health chief says RFK Jr. misled US Senate on measles deaths
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Hawaii Governor Calls Out RFK Jr.’s ‘Bulls--t’ on Deadly Samoa Measles Outbreak
Hawaii Governor Josh Green had a scathing rebuttal to claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s during his confirmation hearing Wednesday regarding a 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa. “He’s a liar, and it’s bulls--t,
RFK Jr. Says He Supports Measles, Polio Vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed back on questioning from Sen. Ron Wyden (D., Ore.) about his vaccine views. “I support the measles vaccine. I support the polio vaccine. I will do nothing as HHS secretary that makes it difficult or discourages” for people to get those vaccines,
RFK Jr. claims he had "nothing to do" with Samoan measles outbreak, but record suggests otherwise
RFK Jr.'s testimony to senators clashed with past articles and letters he wrote concerning Samoan vaccine policy
RFK Jr. asked to explain vaccine stance, pressed about measles outbreak in Samoa
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) pushed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his Senate confirmation hearing to answer for his past comments on vaccines and about the part he allegedly played in a measles outbreak in Samoa.
5 takeaways after RFK Jr. is grilled by senators during confirmation hearings
The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearings to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
RFK Jr. Slammed by Samoa's Top Health Official Over Measles Remarks
Senators grilled Trump's health secretary pick over his 2019 Samoa trip, accusing him of downplaying his role in the epidemic.
RFK Jr. and Senator Wyden discuss 2019 Samoa measles outbreak
RFK Jr. and Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon discuss the 2019 Samoa measles outbreak, and RFK Jr.'s role in the outbreak.
‘He’s a liar’: Governor responds to RFK Jr.’s testimony about role in deadly measles outbreak
Governor Josh Green (D-HI) joins CNN’s Erin Burnett to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s testimony during his confirmation ...
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green wants Sen. John Curtis to vote against RFK Jr’s nomination. Here’s why.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green wants Sen. John Curtis to vote against RFK Jr., Trump's HHS secretary nominee. Here's why.
RFK Jr. disparaged vaccines dozens of times in recent years and misled on race
Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick for health secretary, has falsely linked vaccines to autism and argued people should have ...
RFK Jr. clashes with Democrats over past comments about vaccines, abortion rights
Senate Democrats grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his various controversial statements including his stance on vaccines ...