Ars Technica
"RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate": Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster
Friday, August 28, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. traveled to Samoa in 2019, and a measles outbreak occurred there subsequently, resulting in 83 deaths according to reports cited by lawmakers. Members of Congress called for an investigation and removal proceedings based on allegations related to vaccine statements made during that period. Kennedy has disputed characterizations of his involvement and statements regarding vaccines.
