Bulwark Takes Supporters Furious With RFK. Jr Over Measles Vaccine Statement
Apr 8, 2025
A notable figure's lukewarm endorsement of the MMR vaccine during a Texas measles outbreak has ignited outrage among anti-vaccine supporters. The turmoil reflects deeper divides in public opinion regarding vaccine safety and highlights challenges faced by political leaders. Key anti-vaccine advocates express disappointment in this shift, raising questions about their influence moving forward. The discussion also delves into the historical roots of the anti-vaccine movement and examines how extreme political views are reshaping the landscape.
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RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Tweet
- RFK Jr. tweeted tepid support for the MMR vaccine amid a measles outbreak.
- This sparked outrage among his anti-vaccine supporters.
Lukewarm Support
- RFK Jr.'s tweet was buried in the third paragraph and lacked strong conviction.
- He offered lukewarm support for MMR, contradicting his past stance.
Backlash from Anti-Vaxxers
- Anti-vaccine leaders like Sherry Tenpenny and Liz Wheeler criticized RFK Jr.'s tweet.
- They felt he betrayed his base by endorsing the MMR vaccine.