In a televised interview, Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized President Trump’s comments on vaccines and a proposed $5,000 payment, warning of health and inflation risks. Cassidy also urged action on Social Security and said the president’s vaccine messaging could hurt Republicans in the midterms.
Utah senator cited for calling the gift to the president’s son corruption.
ALSO MENTIONED Dr. Erica Schwartz, CDC director, whose agency’s classification of measles-related deaths is discussed.; Dr. Heidi Overton, Nominee to lead the FDA, whose views on the measles vaccine Cassidy says he wants to hear.; Dr. Oz, Official cited by Brennan as having said the measles vaccine was not lethal.; Dr. Saphier, Surgeon general nominee whom Cassidy said earned his vote after supporting vaccination.
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Former president mentioned in Cassidy’s comparison of how conservatives would react to a similar payment proposal.
Utah senator cited for calling the gift to the president’s son corruption.
ALSO MENTIONED Dr. Erica Schwartz, CDC director, whose agency’s classification of measles-related deaths is discussed.; Dr. Heidi Overton, Nominee to lead the FDA, whose views on the measles vaccine Cassidy says he wants to hear.; Dr. Oz, Official cited by Brennan as having said the measles vaccine was not lethal.; Dr. Saphier, Surgeon general nominee whom Cassidy said earned his vote after supporting vaccination.
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