Cassidy accuses RFK Jr. of building public health "upon a foundation of lies"

TL;DR

Senator Bill Cassidy criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for vaccine skepticism and perceived broken promises.
Cassidy explains his vote to confirm Kennedy was to ensure "guardrails" and congressional oversight.
Cassidy disputes Kennedy's claim of complying with agreements regarding vaccine-autism statements on the CDC website.
The CDC website's statement about vaccines not causing autism is noted as remaining due to an agreement with Cassidy, though the page clarifies it's not an evidence-based claim.
Cassidy objects to Trump's housing regulator Bill Pulte's potential use of personal information to target political enemies.
Cassidy may withhold support for Trump's acting Attorney General pick, Todd Blanche, over assurances regarding an "anti-weaponization" fund.
Cassidy discusses the importance of federal support for early intervention for children with dyslexia.
Cassidy criticizes Trump's remarks about Governor Gavin Newsom's dyslexia.
Cassidy disagrees with Kennedy's rollback of U.S.-led global health initiatives, viewing them as soft power and vital for national security.
Cassidy advocates for continued U.S. involvement in programs like PEPFAR and GAVI.

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