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Congress Accuses Health Secretary Kennedy of Misleading Vaccine Claims

2/10/2026

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Three members of Congress accuse Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of lying during his confirmation hearings about his 2019 trip to Samoa.
Newly released emails suggest Kennedy's visit was linked to vaccine safety concerns, contradicting his claims.
Senator Ed Markey and Representative Haley Stevens have called for Kennedy's impeachment over misleading statements.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green criticized Kennedy's influence on Samoa vaccination rates, saying misinformation contributed to the outbreak.

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Three members of Congress accuse Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of lying during his confirmation hearings about his 2019 trip to Samoa.
Newly released emails suggest Kennedy's visit was linked to vaccine safety concerns, contradicting his claims.
Senator Ed Markey and Representative Haley Stevens have called for Kennedy's impeachment over misleading statements.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green criticized Kennedy's influence on Samoa vaccination rates, saying misinformation contributed to the outbreak.