President Trump's Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines Draws Criticism from Senator Cassidy
President Trump has issued an executive order aimed at tweaking the childhood vaccine schedule, which has drawn criticism from Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.). Senator Cassidy expressed concerns about the order's impact on insurance costs and the number of shots children would receive. He stated that instead of two shots, children might now need six, referring to President Trump's directive to split the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three separate shots. This executive order, released on August 10, does not directly mention autism, but President Trump has publicly linked vaccines to an increase in autism cases. The directive has puzzled leading medical groups, doctors, and political analysts, especially as it comes less than 90 days before midterm elections. Federal regulators are also reportedly chipping away at Medicaid 1115 waivers, aligning with President Trump's fiscal and ideological goals, which could have significant financial implications for providers and states. 
