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Donalds Blames Measles Outbreaks on Illegal Immigration

8/24/2026

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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) blamed recent measles outbreaks on illegal immigration.
He made the claim on CBS Face the Nation on August 23, 2026.
Donalds cited outbreaks in El Paso, Texas, and southwest Florida.
He argued more than 10 million illegal entrants lack vaccination schedules, fueling outbreaks.
Donalds said Florida’s immunization rate remains below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.

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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) blamed recent measles outbreaks on illegal immigration.
He made the claim on CBS Face the Nation on August 23, 2026.
Donalds cited outbreaks in El Paso, Texas, and southwest Florida.
He argued more than 10 million illegal entrants lack vaccination schedules, fueling outbreaks.
Donalds said Florida’s immunization rate remains below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.