RECAP: 314 Action, Protect Our Care, Democratic Doctors’ Caucus Members, and Autism Advocates Slam RFK Jr.’s Public Health Failures

Erik Polyak, Executive Director, 314 Action: 
“This isn’t hypothetical. We’re already living with the consequences of RFK Jr.’s leadership. On his watch, we’ve seen the worst measles outbreak in 25 years. Children are getting sick from diseases we’ve effectively eliminated because he spent years undermining confidence in childhood vaccines and now leads HHS medical research has stalled. Clinical trials into cancer and Alzheimer’s have been halted. Life saving work has stopped, and when he gets in front of Congress today, he’s going to lie about all of it.” 

NEW POLL: RFK Jr. Drags Down GOP Candidates as MAHA Support Collapses

The poll conducted by Data for Progress for RFK Jr. Watch, a project of 314 Action, shows MAHA agenda is politically risky, creates opening for Democrats  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — A new national survey finds that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a political liability for the GOP, with voters turning against […]

ICYMI: “Eliminate All Childhood Vaccine Recommendations” — MAHA Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

“RFK Jr.’s MAHA allies are saying the quiet part out loud: the MAHA endgame has always been to eliminate childhood vaccine recommendations,” said Grace Silva, 314 Action spokesperson. “Everything he’s done as HHS Secretary—gutting ACIP, reducing the number of recommended immunizations, and undermining confidence in vaccine safety—has set the stage for him to drive manufacturers out of the U.S and eradicate all vaccines. Even among Trump voters, RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine policies are deeply unpopular. 314 Action will continue to lead the charge against RFK Jr. to make sure there are consequences in the midterms.” 

NEW POLL: Americans Trust Scientists and Doctors More Than RFK Jr. and Federal Health Agencies

“Americans don’t trust our public health agencies because of RFK Jr.,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “This poll reinforces that doctors, scientists, and health care professionals continue to hold the highest level of trust, as trust in federal health agencies decline under RFK Jr.’s leadership. From cherry-picking data, to citing fake studies and replacing career scientists with wellness influencers, RFK Jr. has shattered confidence in America’s world-renowned public health organizations. While it will take years to rebuild trust and confidence, the best thing Americans can do right now is elect pro-science candidates who will stand up to Trump and RFK Jr. This is our moment—the midterms are shaping up to be the health care election and 314 Action candidates are uniquely positioned to win.”

RFK Jr. Needs to Go on an Apology Tour for Trump’s Anti-MAHA Moves

“RFK Jr. needs to take his tour on the road and apologize to the MAHA moms who got measles outbreaks in exchange for lip service. RFK Jr.’s backflip on how glyphosate suddenly became good for us is completely bonkers and requires mental acrobatics of Olympic proportions. It’s just more of the same from this administration—blowing smoke about fighting corruption while rewarding their corporate backers at the expense of the public’s health and wellbeing.”