This was one in a continuing line of moves that have put Kennedy's vaccine skepticism into public policy, though scientists say the vaccines are safe.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cutting almost $500 million dollars in grants and contracts for developing MRNA vaccines. Hawaii Governor and former emergency room physician Josh Green joins The Weekend to discuss.

While anti-vaxxers are thrilled, experts warn that defunding mRNA development takes away our already-proven best weapon against future pandemics.