The Rachel Maddow Show As measles outbreak turns deadly, RFK Jr. gets the facts wrong
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Feb 27, 2025 A tragic measles outbreak in Texas claims the life of an unvaccinated child, prompting concerns over misinformation. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes alarming factual errors during a Cabinet meeting. The discussion extends to public health mismanagement, emphasizing the need for transparent communication about vaccination. It also touches on the threats posed by illegal hunting practices and insufficient responses to infectious diseases, like Ebola, underscoring the urgent need for adequate healthcare funding and leadership.
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Trump Jr.'s Marmot Meal
- Donald Trump Jr. hunted and ate a Mongolian marmot, which he called a "rat," in a 2022 hunting show.
- Hunting marmots is illegal in Mongolia due to the risk of bubonic plague transmission.
Food Safety Appointment
- The head of U.S. food safety resigned over the Trump administration's firing of food safety staff.
- Trump then appointed a hunting buddy of Donald Trump Jr., a lawyer with no scientific expertise, to the position.
Listeria Outbreak
- The FDA is handling a recall of frozen shakes contaminated with listeria, resulting in 38 illnesses and 12 deaths across 21 states.
- This highlights food safety concerns amidst other health crises like the measles outbreak and PEPFAR funding cuts.