Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s HHS secretary and a longtime anti-vaccine figure, stunned supporters by endorsing vaccines amid a Texas measles outbreak.
In a Fox News op-ed, he acknowledged their effectiveness in preventing disease and protecting communities. His shift outraged anti-vaxxers, with some denouncing him as a traitor.
Health experts, however, criticized his misleading claims about vitamin A as a measles treatment and his framing of vaccination as a personal choice.
His inaccurate reporting on outbreak deaths further raised concerns about his credibility.
Even the fluoride comments can be viewed in a positive light. For example, if the benefits could be achieved through, eg mouthwash, perhaps we shouldn’t out it on drinking water.
To be clear I’m not suggesting a policy either way as I’m not an expert. However, it’s worth thinking critically without partisan perspectives.