President-elect Donald Trump expressed his support for polio vaccines, emphasizing his belief in their importance. This statement comes in response to concerns raised about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on the long-standing inoculation against polio in the United States.
Trump affirmed his stance on the polio vaccine, stating, 'Well, I’m a big believer in it, and I think everything should be looked at, but I’m a big believer in the polio vaccine.' The polio vaccine has been a crucial tool in preventing the spread of the disease for almost seventy years in the US.
Reports indicated that a lawyer linked to Kennedy has filed a petition with the US Food and Drug Administration to challenge the approval of the polio vaccine used in the country. When asked about the possibility of schools mandating vaccines, Trump expressed his reservations about mandates, stating, 'I don’t like mandates. I’m not a big mandate person.'
The discussion around vaccines, particularly the polio vaccine, underscores the ongoing debate regarding vaccination policies and individual freedoms. While Trump reiterated his support for the polio vaccine, his comments on mandates reflect a broader perspective on personal choice and government intervention in healthcare decisions.
