What was RFK's role in the Samoa measles outbreak of 2019?

RFK reportedly contributed to vaccine hesitancy in Samoa by peddling debunked theories about the measles vaccine shortly before a devastating outbreak in 2019. This outbreak resulted in 83 deaths, primarily children under five years old. While RFK has denied playing any part in fueling vaccine hesitancy in Samoa, officials from the island nation pointed out that he met with anti-vaccine activists during his visit to the country, suggesting his influence on local attitudes toward vaccination.