Event Brief
Cassidy urges Trump to be honest on vaccines amid measles
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy urged President Trump to be “radically honest” about vaccines, warning that discouraging immunization would reduce vaccination rates and increase measles hospitalizations or deaths. Cassidy cited Trump’s vaccine skepticism and a recent executive order suggesting MMR be split into separate shots.
WHO: Sen. Bill Cassidy
WHAT: Cassidy urged Trump to be “radically honest” about vaccines amid a measles outbreak and criticized vaccine-skeptical messaging and an order about splitting MMR shots.
WHEN: Sep 20, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cassidy reacted to Trump’s vaccine doubts and messaging, saying discouraging immunization would lead to more measles cases and worse outcomes.
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