Trump signs bonkers order that cuts vaccines, promotes ones that don't exist
President Trump signed an executive order reducing federal vaccine recommendations for children and promoting debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. The order faces criticism for ignoring scientific consensus and promoting misinformation regarding pediatric immunization.
Why it matters
The order represents a significant shift in federal health policy based on anti-vaccine sentiment, potentially impacting public health outcomes.
Crazy Trump signs bonkers order that cuts vaccines, promotes ones that don’t exist Trump falsely claimed the MMR vaccine is “quite lethal” and linked shots to autism.
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