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RFK Jr. refused to take responsibility when Elizabeth Warren drilled him on measles vaccine in Samoa

February 12, 2025 By Egberto Willies

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Elizabeth Warren attempted to get RFK Jr. to take responsibility for measle deaths in Samoa for promoting anti-vax policies.

RFK Jr. refused to take responsibility for Samoans’ deaths.

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Summary

During a tense exchange, Senator Elizabeth Warren confronted Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his role in the 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa. She presented evidence that contradicted his previous claims, showing that he met with the Samoan prime minister and an anti-vaccine influencer, which contributed to plummeting vaccination rates. Even after the outbreak began, Kennedy doubled down on misinformation, falsely suggesting that defective vaccines—not the measles virus—were responsible for the deaths of over 70 people. Despite this, Kennedy refused to accept any responsibility, dismissing Warren’s concerns outright.

Key Points:

  • Warren exposed RFK Jr.’s misinformation about the Samoa measles outbreak, showing evidence of his involvement.
  • Kennedy falsely claimed he had no role in vaccine hesitancy, despite meeting with Samoan leaders and anti-vaccine influencers.
  • Vaccination rates plummeted following disinformation campaigns, leading to a deadly outbreak.
  • Kennedy continued pushing false claims even after 16 people had already died, contradicting UNICEF and WHO findings.
  • He refused to take any responsibility, showcasing the dangers of public health misinformation.

Progressive Perspective

RFK Jr.’s refusal to take responsibility for his role in spreading vaccine misinformation is a chilling example of the reckless disregard anti-science figures have for human life. By sowing distrust in vaccines, he contributed to preventable deaths, particularly among vulnerable children. Warren’s confrontation was a critical moment in exposing how misinformation, often disguised as skepticism, has real-world consequences. Public health should be guided by science, not dangerous conspiracy theories that put lives at risk.

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: measles, RFK Jr., Samoa

About Egberto Willies

Egberto Willies is a political activist, author, political blogger, radio show host, business owner, software developer, web designer, and mechanical engineer in Kingwood, TX. He is an ardent Liberal that believes tolerance is essential. His favorite phrase is “political involvement should be a requirement for citizenship”. Willies is currently a contributing editor to DailyKos, OpEdNews, and several other Progressive sites. He was a frequent contributor to HuffPost Live. He won the 2nd CNN iReport Spirit Award and was the Pundit of the Week.

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