‘Almost an insult': Republican senator slams CDC over autism, vaccines website
Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized the CDC’s website that suggests a link between vaccines and autism, calling the language an insult to the public and urging the agency to stop spreading misinformation about vaccine safety.
Key points:
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, was interviewed on CNN’s “State of the Union” on July 26, 2026.
Cassidy denounced the CDC website for stating that the claim vaccines cause autism is “not an evidence‑based claim.”
He said the CDC’s language could increase parental hesitancy to vaccinate children.
Cassidy asserted that scientific evidence over decades has firmly established that vaccines do not cause autism.
He previously asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to unequivocally state that vaccines are safe when Kennedy was considered for health secretary.
My comments:
Well, DAMNATION DOCTOR BILL! Where was all this fiery opposition when you were lobbing softball questions to RFK, Jr at his confirmation hearing, nodding and grinning at the obvious lies he told you, then doing your part leading ALL THE REPUBLICAN SENATORS TO VOTE TO CONFIRM HIM???
Tell you what—why don’t you do your part and VOTE AGAINST CONFIRMING TOAD BLANCHE AS ATTORNEY GENERAL?
Can we count on you for THAT, at least???
Key points:
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, was interviewed on CNN’s “State of the Union” on July 26, 2026.
Cassidy denounced the CDC website for stating that the claim vaccines cause autism is “not an evidence‑based claim.”
He said the CDC’s language could increase parental hesitancy to vaccinate children.
Cassidy asserted that scientific evidence over decades has firmly established that vaccines do not cause autism.
He previously asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to unequivocally state that vaccines are safe when Kennedy was considered for health secretary.
My comments:
Well, DAMNATION DOCTOR BILL! Where was all this fiery opposition when you were lobbing softball questions to RFK, Jr at his confirmation hearing, nodding and grinning at the obvious lies he told you, then doing your part leading ALL THE REPUBLICAN SENATORS TO VOTE TO CONFIRM HIM???
Tell you what—why don’t you do your part and VOTE AGAINST CONFIRMING TOAD BLANCHE AS ATTORNEY GENERAL?
Can we count on you for THAT, at least???
