On Aug. 27, 2026, a Pennsylvania coroner confirmed that a baby with measles died of a ruptured spleen. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested that the measles deaths may be "fabricated" and spread MMR misinformation. Politico and Axios say a growing clash pitting Kennedy and Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro concerning state secrecy around measles deaths.
Separately, documents secured by The Guardian and AP indicate that Kennedy deceived Congress about a 2019 trip to Samoa. A senator called for a criminal investigation.