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U.S. President Donald Trump listens while U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes an announcement during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025.
RECIPE FOR DISASTER

RFK Jr. Hit by Damning Poll as Trump Unleashes Him on Voters

Confidence in food safety has plummeted to new lows under the health secretary’s watch.

Ewan Palmer

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
LAMPOONED

RFK Jr.’s Bonkers Tirade Derailed by Lighting Malfunction

The misbehaving light was almost as bizarre as RFK Jr.’s rant about chemtrails and vaccines.

Erkki Forster

Nicole Saphier
SHOT DOWN

Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Breaks With Him on Vaccines

Nicole Saphier told lawmakers she hasn’t seen evidence that vaccines cause autism.

William Vaillancourt

Klomp
AT ODDS

RFK Jr. Humiliated as Deputy Pick Rebels Against Him

A top deputy to RFK Jr. is putting his foot down on the vaccine conspiracies.

Annabella Rosciglione

Dr. Oz
SORRY, BOSS!

Dr. Oz Forced to Correct Trump on Live TV

Pressed three times to “clarify” Trump’s bizarre claim that the MMR vaccine is lethal, Dr. Oz finally admitted the president was wrong.

Katie Francis

Bill Cassidy
PERFECT STORM

GOP Senator Savages Trump’s ‘Crazy Stupid’ New Order

“This is going backwards,” Bill Cassidy warned.

Katie Francis

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Ted Cruz with his phone
I TAKE IT BACK!

Ted Cruz Exposed Covertly Deleting Dangerous Medical Lies

The backlash proved too much for the MAGA senator.

Vic Verbalaitis

GOP Senator Bill Cassidy, pictured July 15, 2026, gave a laughable excuse for confirming RFJK when confronted about whether he regrets his decision.
WORD SALAD

Spineless Republican Gives Excuse for Confirming RFK Jr.

Sen. Bill Cassidy refuses to say he regrets confirming Kennedy despite the administration’s anti-vax moves.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (R) looks on as President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order calling for more research and flexibility on vaccines.
GOLD STANDARD IDIOCY

Murdoch Paper Warns Trump His Vaccine Crusade Could Backfire

The Wall Street Journal says gutting kids’ vaccine schedule risks a voter backlash—and a measles comeback.

Tom Latchem

natalie harp
SMILE AND WAVE

Trump’s Blonde Companion, 35, Keeps Smiling as Chaos Swirls

Natalie Harp, the president’s ever-present aide, stood at attention during his only public event of the day.

Vic Verbalaitis

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, during a U.S. President Donald Trump's event to sign an executive order regarding vaccine flexibility, in the Oval Office at the White House on August 10, 2026.
MEDICAL MELTDOWN

Stephen Miller Goes on Bonkers Vaccine Tirade in Oval Office

The top Trump official lashed out at medical professionals over the childhood vaccine schedule.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

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