Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Hannah Harris GreenMarch 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM

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Experts claim the Trump administration failed to adequately address the measles outbreak in the United States, which has surpassed 1,000 cases. They cite relaxed messaging and funding allocation as contributing factors. One expert referenced a former CDC leader's comment suggesting the agency didn't consider the outbreak a significant issue. While HHS denies deprioritizing measles prevention, another expert points to confusing public health messaging at the national level. However, local health departments, like the one in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, are actively working to combat the outbreak with vaccination clinics and public awareness campaigns. The CDC has provided support to jurisdictions experiencing large outbreaks based on requests.

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Reuters 30% Brown University 40% Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 50% Spartanburg County 60% Ralph Abraham 60% Andrew G Nixon 60% Department of Health and Human Services ×270% Alonzo Plough ×270% Scott Rivkees 70% South Carolina ×270% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ×580% Trump administration 90%

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measles outbreak 100% vaccination 80% public health 70% cdc 60% trump administration 60% messaging 50% public health interventions 40% contagious virus 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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South Carolina

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