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August 27, 2026
New Documents Contradict Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Claims About Vaccine Trip to Samoa
- Documents reveal Kennedy requested to study Samoa's MMR vaccines, contradicting his claims that the trip was unrelated to vaccines.
- He repeatedly denied any connection to vaccines during his confirmation hearings, raising questions about his truthfulness.
- The trip occurred before a measles outbreak in Samoa that resulted in 83 deaths, highlighting public health implications.
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- RFK Jr lied in Senate confirmation hearings, newly revealed documents indicateAug 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM · The Guardian
- Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute thatAug 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Independent
- Documents refute RFK Jr.'s Senate testimony about Samoa tripAug 27, 2026 at 1:21 PM · AP
- RFK Jr told Congress a trip to Samoa had ‘nothing to do with vaccines.’ New documents refute thatAug 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM · Independent