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Cassidy Slams Trump’s MMR Split Plan, Warns Costs

8/18/2026

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Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) condemned President Donald Trump’s August 10, 2026 order to split the MMR vaccine.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said the split would force six doctor visits instead of two, raising costs.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) warned the change could lower children’s protection and increase illness.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called President Donald Trump’s claim that “nothing could happen” inaccurate and noted no evidence links vaccines to autism.

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Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) condemned President Donald Trump’s August 10, 2026 order to split the MMR vaccine.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said the split would force six doctor visits instead of two, raising costs.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) warned the change could lower children’s protection and increase illness.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called President Donald Trump’s claim that “nothing could happen” inaccurate and noted no evidence links vaccines to autism.