US EditionIn visit to Texas, RFK Jr. said autism, diabetes deserve more attention than measles
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Health Secretary, visited Texas A&M University on April 29, 2025, amid a measles outbreak largely centered in Texas.
- During his visit to Texas, Kennedy minimized the significance of recent measles fatalities in the state and suggested that greater focus should be placed on chronic health issues such as autism and diabetes.
- The Texas measles outbreak began in late January, causing 663 cases in 26 counties and two child deaths this year, with containment costing over $4.5 million.
- Kennedy emphasized federal support for Texas, praised alternative treatments easing symptoms, and acknowledged officials are managing the outbreak, though cases vary by county.
- The visit highlighted concerns about worsening chronic health issues, with $1.3 billion allocated to specialty crop farmers and an expected dietary report challenging previous guidelines.
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UpstractRFK Jr. says diabetes, chronic illnesses pose ‘existential threat’ — not measles outbreak: ‘Should be getting the headlines’
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argued Wednesday that the media should pay more attention to diabetes –- not measles outbreaks –- as the thing that is plaguing the country.
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RFK Jr. Leaves NewsNation Panel Speechless With One Brilliant Point on Measles - Politics, Policy, Political Views
This story originally appeared on vigilantfo and was republished with permission. RFK Jr. is perhaps the most impactful HHS Secretary we’ve ever seen—but if you read the mainstream news, you’d think his first 100 days were a disaster. While chronic disease drains trillions from Americans every year, the press can’t stop obsessing over measles. Just look at these headlines: “As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts.” “US me…
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