Kennedy Shifts Tone on Vaccines in Congressional Hearing
Secretary Kennedy acknowledged the safety of the measles vaccine during testimony, marking a shift from his past skeptical rhetoric.
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Secretary Kennedy acknowledged the safety of the measles vaccine during testimony, marking a shift from his past skeptical rhetoric.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shifted his vaccine rhetoric during Congressional testimony, acknowledging the measles vaccine's safety. This pivot, alongside new CDC leadership picks, suggests a strategic moderation of his controversial health positions ahead of midterm elections.
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Outlets like AP News and NOTUS highlight Kennedy’s shift toward acknowledging vaccine safety and focusing on nutrition, framing the hearing as a strategic pivot on policy. Conversely, left-leaning sources such as The New Republic and Raw Story emphasize personal controversies, focusing on his denial of past comments regarding Black children and heated exchanges with Democratic lawmakers.
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