Trump appeared at NIH Director's speech while his administration campaign, led by Kennedy Jr., pushed for vaccination schedule changes.
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What happened
Trump appeared at NIH Director's speech while his administration campaign, led by Kennedy Jr., pushed for vaccination schedule changes.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trump attended an event where the NIH director spoke, leading up to the signing of an executive order on August 12, 2026.Sub-event
Trump leverages NIH platform; RFK Jr. leads campaign push on vaccine policy.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Institutes of Health
government organization in Shah Alam, Malaysia
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
American politician, environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist (born 1954)
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