Exchange between HHS Secretary Kennedy and Governor Shapiro over measles deaths
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What happened
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro attributed responsibility for two measles-related deaths to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioned a report regarding the measles deaths in Pennsylvania and responded to Governor Shapiro on social media.
Governor Shapiro provided a sharp response to the comments made by Kennedy.
Why it matters
The public disagreement between the HHS Secretary and the Pennsylvania Governor regarding the measles deaths has prompted renewed concerns among health officials.
Context
Josh Shapiro has served as the 48th governor of Pennsylvania since 2023.
In April 2025, Governor Shapiro and his family were the targets of an arson attack at the governor's mansion.
Sources 3 sources
This briefing cites 2 publishers across 2 detected independent reporting streams.
- Goerie RFK Jr. questions Pa. measles deaths report; critics warn of impact - Erie Times-News
- The Hill RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths - The Hill
- Wikipedia Josh Shapiro Background reference · Wikipedia text used under CC BY-SA 4.0.