Trump said RFK Jr could run 'wild' with health policy. Instead he's reined him in
Some MAHA voters are frustrated with Kennedy's concessions on key issues, as he pivots away from vaccines.
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Notable Quotes
"What do you say to those folks?"
— Brian Schatz , Politician
"I was very clear with the president about my own displeasure with the executive order."
— Robert Kennedy Jr , Activist
"It just gives people a little more choice or time to make those decisions on their own."
— Jacqueline Capriotti , Influencer
Key People
Senator from Hawaii who criticized the government's handling of the evacuation.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jacqueline Capriotti is an influencer who worked on social media for Kennedy's campaign.
Jeff Hutt is a former national field director for the MAHA Institute.
Robert Kennedy Jr is a health secretary and environmental attorney.
Susan Monarez was the former director of the CDC who resisted changes to vaccine policy.
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Some MAHA voters are frustrated with Kennedy's concessions on key issues, as he pivots away from vaccines.
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