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Trump Lawyer Claims Kennedy Can Change Vaccine Policies Amid Outbreak

3/6/2026

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A Trump Department of Justice lawyer argued Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has broad, unreviewable authority to change vaccine policies.
He even suggested Kennedy could recommend measles exposure for herd immunity.
The measles outbreak has surpassed 1,100 cases this year.
Judge Brian Murphy said he is skeptical and will rule before the CDC meeting on March 18.

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A Trump Department of Justice lawyer argued Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has broad, unreviewable authority to change vaccine policies.
He even suggested Kennedy could recommend measles exposure for herd immunity.
The measles outbreak has surpassed 1,100 cases this year.
Judge Brian Murphy said he is skeptical and will rule before the CDC meeting on March 18.