RFK Jr. Draws Fire as Measles Outbreak Becomes Worst in Decades
A growing measles outbreak in the U.S. is now being tied to multiple states, as health officials and lawmakers clash over what’s driving the surge.
According to CDC-linked data and recent reporting, more than 1,100 measles cases have already been recorded in 2026, with outbreaks spreading across at least 28 states.
States like Texas and South Carolina have been identified as major hotspots, with past outbreaks reaching hundreds of cases and spreading across state lines.
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The situation is drawing renewed attention to vaccination rates, with California data showing 95% of recent cases involved people who were unvaccinated or had unknown status.
At the center of the political fight is HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has faced bipartisan criticism over his vaccine stance during recent congressional hearings.
While Kennedy acknowledged that vaccines could have prevented at least one measles death, lawmakers accused him of contributing to confusion during a critical public health moment.
The outbreak is now being described as one of the most significant in decades, with concerns continuing to grow.
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