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RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shot back at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on social media after the governor blamed him and the Trump administration for playing a part in the measles outbreaks that led to two deaths in his state. Pennsylvania.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from The Hill says: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shot back at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on social media after the governor blamed him and the Trump administration for playing a part in the measles outbreaks that led to two deaths in his state. Pennsylvania.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Aug 26, 2026, 4:54 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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