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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “The accusation [of being responsible for the measles…”

Featuring: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Independent | United States Secretary of Health and Human Services | National

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Tim Walberg Asks RFK Jr. To Respond To Claims That He Is 'Responsible' For The Measles Outbreak

Published | Video Starts at 01:06

As I understand it, to hear you answer the question as to whether you're responsible for the measles outbreak. Let me ask that question. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I've been accused of that. The accusement is not. The accusation [of being responsible for the measles outbreak] is not science based. Measles outbreak began in January 2025, before I took office. Almost 90% of the people affected are over 5 years old. So they made the decision not to. Their decision to not vaccinate predated my. My occupation of this seat. (01:06–01:14)

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