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Trump's Health Policies Blamed for Measles Resurgence

4/7/2026

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  • Protect Our Care criticized U.S. President Donald Trump during National Public Health Week for actions it says jeopardize public health.
  • Kayla Hancock notes Trump's disregard for science has coincided with a rise in measles and other preventable diseases.
  • Critics cite Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment to the health department, a reduced CDC child vaccine schedule, the revival of cancer-linked glyphosate production, and cuts to more than 2,000 NIH grants.