Sen. Bill Cassidy says "having measles is not a kind of victimless experience"

GOP Senator Bill Cassidy, who is also a licensed medical doctor, urged President Trump on Sunday to be "radically honest" about vaccines amid the rising measles outbreak in the U.S., which has seen more than 30 years' worth of cases this year. Cassidy cited recent measles-related deaths and warned that discouraging immunization could lead to more people being hospitalized or dying from the disease. He likened having measles to drunk driving, saying it can harm others even if you start off as a victimless act like drinking. This call comes as the Trump administration has faced criticism for its stance on vaccines; Trump suggested in May that splitting up the MMR vaccine into separate shots could reduce autism, despite lack of evidence and scientific consensus. Cassidy's comments reflect growing concern over public health amid increasing skepticism about vaccination driven by political figures.