HONOLULU — It was a spasm of tragedy on a remote Pacific island that only a few months later was overshadowed by a pandemic. But to Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii, the measles outbreak on neighboring Samoa that killed 83 people, mostly babies and children, was a preventable catastrophe wrought by the man President Donald Trump now wants to steer U.S. health policy.

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Hawaii Governor, a doctor, blames Kennedy for measles deaths in Samoa - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Governor Josh Green (D-HI) joins CNN’s Erin Burnett to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s testimony during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump’s health and human services secretary about his role in the deadly measles outbreak in Samoa in 2019.

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‘He’s a liar’: Governor responds to RFK Jr.’s testimony about role in deadly measles outbreak

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Gov. Green, a Doctor, blames Kennedy for measles deaths in Samoa - West Hawaii Today

Robert F Kennedy Jr insisted he had 'nothing to do with the measles' outbreak in Samoa which killed 84 people, mostly children.

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RFK Jr gives ludicrous 'alibi' to claim he's not to blame for measles outbreak

RFK Jr. argues with Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) over a measles outbreak in Samoa, denying that his history of vaccine skepticism was responsible for 83 deaths. “You cannot find a single Samoan who will say, ”I didn’t get a vaccine because of Bobby Kennedy.’”

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RFK Jr. Denies Responsibility in Samoa Measles Outbreak Debate

Follow Protect Our Care’s Live Fact Checking of the Hearing Here During his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blatantly lied about his deadly trip to the...

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FACT CHECK: RFK Jr. Denies Deadly Role In Samoa Measles Outbreak — Protect Our Care

Key Takeaways: – RFK Jr’s actions are under scrutiny amid his nomination for US Health Secretary.
– His 2019 visit to Samoa was shortly before a measles outbreak leading to 83 deaths.
– Critics argue his anti-vaccine advocacy may have contributed to the outbreak.
– Despite high vaccination rates post-outbreak, vaccine hesitancy is a global concern. RFK Jr Faces Allegations Over Samoan Measles Outbreak As Robert F. Kennedy Jr steps into the spotl…

Hawaii Governor, a doctor, blames Kennedy for measles deaths in Samoa - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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