Sen. James Lankford says he doesn't think RFK Jr. has 'gone a wrong direction' on vaccines
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Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Sunday declined to say that he had 100% confidence in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., instead saying that Kennedy has not “gone a wrong direction” on vaccines. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The comments come just days after the Trump administration fired the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, triggering an exodus of senior CDC officials from the agency.
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Main Idea: Sen. James Lankford said he does not think Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken a “wrong direction” on vaccines, even as Kennedy faces backlash over changes at the CDC.
Key Points:
- Lankford would not say he had full confidence in Kennedy, but said he does not think Kennedy has gone astray on vaccine policy.
- He said Kennedy is not blocking access to the Covid vaccine and encouraged people to get flu shots.
- The comments came after the Trump administration fired the CDC director, and several senior CDC officials later resigned.
- Lankford said Kennedy is “pushing the boundaries” and asking hard questions, but said he does not believe vaccines cause autism.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Lankford’s defense of Kennedy may weaken trust in CDC vaccine guidance and add confusion for patients, parents, and doctors.
Positive Impact
Lankford still urged flu shots, which could help some households protect against seasonal illness.
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