Donalds links measles outbreaks to undocumented immigration
By The BriefBrief
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate, said measles outbreaks nationwide are tied to unauthorized immigration during an interview on CBS News’ Face the Nation. The comments came after moderator Margaret Brennan noted Florida’s vaccination rates in most areas have fallen below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.
WHO:Rep. Byron Donalds; Margaret Brennan (CBS News)
WHAT:Donalds attributed measles outbreaks to unauthorized immigration, citing Florida vaccination-rate drops below the herd-immunity threshold.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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