Former ‘Moms for America’ Leaders Express Regret Over Support for RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Views
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Several women who were once prominent figures within the “Moms for America” organization are publicly voicing regret for their past support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine rhetoric, acknowledging the potential consequences of their advocacy as measles cases surge nationwide. Their shift in perspective comes as the U.S. grapples with its highest number of measles cases since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, prompting renewed concerns about public health and the spread of misinformation.
These former leaders, once vocal proponents of vaccine skepticism alongside Kennedy, now express deep concern over the real-world impact of their previous beliefs.Thay fear a tragic escalation of preventable illness and even death, particularly among children, as vaccination rates continue to decline in certain communities. Their evolving stance underscores the growing alarm within some circles about the dangers of anti-vaccine sentiment and the responsibility of influencers in shaping public health narratives.
“The only way this is going to change is when kids start dying, and they’re going to die in high enough numbers where you know a kid that ended up with horrible brain damage or death because of a vaccine-preventable disease,” stated one former “Moms for America” leader, reflecting a grim prediction born from witnessing the current outbreak.
In 2025, the U.S.reached a milestone in reported measles cases,the highest level since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000,according to data from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed three measles-related deaths to date.
One former advocate admitted to a sense of “karmic justice” and guilt, stating, “There’s some kind of karmic justice maybe for me in that I wished this would happen when I was an anti-vaxxer, and now I’m watching it play out, and it’s a disaster, and I feel guilty a little.” Their public expressions of regret signal a potential turning point in the conversation surrounding vaccine hesitancy and the influence of prominent figures like RFK Jr. on public health decisions.
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In 2025, the U.S. reached a milestone in reported measles cases, with many parents opting not to vaccinate their children. Joe Raedle/Joe Raedle/Getty Images
