Cassidy Urges Trump to Be ‘Radically Honest’ on Vaccine Safety Amid Measles Surge

Sen. Cassidy calls for Trump to be honest about vaccine safety as measles cases spike in the U.S.

September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — A senior Republican senator has called on President Donald Trump to speak with ‘radical honesty’ about vaccine safety as the U.S. faces its largest measles outbreak in over 30 years.

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician by training, expressed concern that the president’s remarks could discourage vaccination efforts. He warned that if the president undermines immunization, more people could become ill or even die from preventable diseases like measles.

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Trump recently suggested that the MMR vaccine should be administered separately, claiming it could be ‘lethal’ when given in a single dose. However, Cassidy emphasized that vaccines are proven safe and urged the president to provide evidence for his claims. He also highlighted recent measles-related deaths, including those of a 40-year-old and an 18-year-old, to stress the real-world consequences of vaccine hesitancy.

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