Lawmakers Demand Rescission of President Trump's Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA), along with 88 congressional colleagues, have formally demanded that President Trump rescind his executive order concerning childhood vaccine recommendations. The executive order directs federal health agencies to overhaul existing childhood vaccine guidelines and encourages states to reconsider school immunization requirements. The lawmakers argue that this order creates confusion and chaos, especially as families prepare for the school year, and undermines science-based recommendations crucial for protecting children and communities from preventable diseases. They highlight that the U.S. is currently experiencing its highest surge in measles cases in 35 years, with an increasing number of states declaring public health emergencies. The letter criticizes the order for overriding decades of scientific evidence and promoting an anti-vaccine ideology, particularly noting the actions of U.S. Dep... 
