RFK Jr. Falsely Blames Immigrants for Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Congressional Testimony
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Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in testimony to a House subcommittee, falsely blamed immigrants for infectious disease outbreaks like measles, polio, and tuberculosis, claiming these diseases occur where unvaccinated immigrants are going. The article debunks this claim, noting that decades of research show no link between modern migration and the spread of infectious diseases to host populations. It argues that such falsehoods increase stigma, discrimination, and healthcare barriers for immigrants and refugees, and characterizes Kennedy's statements as a dangerous demagogic tactic historically used to scapegoat marginalized groups.
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Throughout history, demagogues have falsely pai...
Decades of research show no link between modern migration and the spread of infectious disease to host populations, but that didn't stop RFK Jr from blaming immigrants for communicable diseases in his testimony to Congress.
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