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Claim Text: In a White House signing ceremony filled with misinformation, he falsely described the measles shot as “lethal.”
Simplified Text: During a White House signing ceremony in August 2026, President Trump described the measles shot as "lethal."
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Donald Trump
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-08", "event": "White House signing ceremony", "person": "Donald Trump" }
Subject Tags: Health Politics Vaccination
UUID: 9f2d309d-1940-43a6-8b25-ec5e29d631b5
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
Created: September 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Kennedy Assures Vaccine Skeptics That They Have a ‘Friend at the White House’

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/health/kennedy-vaccines-childrens-health-defense.html

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference featuring vaccine misinformation, assuring an anti-vaccine nonprofit he founded that they had a 'friend at the White House.' His remarks came amidst rising measles cases and criticism from officials.

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