RFK Jr. speaks at anti-vaccination conference as measles cases rise across the country

Calls for RFK Jr.'s removal mount after he promotes conspiracy theories at an anti-vaccine conference amid a historic measles surge.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a keynote address at an anti-vaccine conference, assuring attendees that they have a friend in the administration. During his remarks, Kennedy also discussed investigating chemtrails and amplified 5G conspiracy theories, drawing widespread public ridicule. In response to his statements and a rising nationwide measles outbreak, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro publicly suggested that President Donald Trump should oust the health secretary.

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an anti-vaccine activist group he previously chaired.
• The United States is currently experiencing the highest number of measles cases in more than three decades.
• Governor Josh Shapiro stated in an exclusive interview that President Trump should remove the health secretary from office.
• Kennedy faced severe ridicule from critics after announcing that his department is investigating chemtrails.

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Covered by 5 outlets

• NBC NewsGov. Josh Shapiro suggests Trump should oust HHS Secretary RFK Jr. amid measles fight1w ago · open ↗
• The IndependentRFK Jr switches gears from anti-vaxx promotion to amplify 5G conspiracy theory1w ago · open ↗
• PBS NewsHourWATCH: RFK Jr. speaks at conference for anti-vaccine group he founded1w ago · open ↗

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