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Inside RFK Jr.'s Attempts to Undermine the U.S. Vaccine System - Amanpour and Company PBS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is continuing his remaking of America's healthcare system, this week announcing that the U.S. will slash funding for MRNA vaccine development. The vaccines were vital in combating COVID-19 and are seen as a key tool in controlling future pandemics since they can be manufactured quickly. Anna Merlan, a reporter for Mother Jones, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss RFK Jr.'s war on immunizations. - Originally aired on August 8, 2025.