RFK JR forced to recover words after accusing the legislator of adopting millions of the pharmaceutical industry

Secretary of Heath Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He was forced to reverse words after he accused Democratic The legislator of the adoption of millions from the pharmaceutical industry and claimed that this contribution influenced his ability to perform work.

A request for RFK JR. He came after a hot exchange with a representative of New Jersey Frank Pallone, where the legislator interrogated him in connection with the recent dismissal of the vaccine advisory committee.

“You made a number of main decisions regarding vaccines and there was no public commentary or public responsibility in this matter. What are you afraid of? In relation to vaccines, are you afraid to receive public comments about the proposal?” Pallone asked.

“We have a public vaccine regulation process. It is called the ACIP committee and it is a public meeting,” RFK Jr. answered before Pallone cut him off.

“You released the committee,” he said. Secretary of Health release all 17 members Advisory Committee for Vaccination Practices at the beginning of this month. At that time, Kennedy defended this decision, saying that Trump’s administration would not be able to appoint most new members by 2028.

During the Tuesday hearing of RFK Jr. He stated that he “He slowed down people which had conflicts with the pharmaceutical industry. “He claimed that” the committee has been a medical abuse for years. “

Pallone accused Kennedy of being a “anti -acne and vaccine.”

The Secretary of Health later seemed to accuse Pallone of permission for political donations to his work and position, especially on issues related to the pharmaceutical industry.

“Fifteen years ago, [when] You met, at that time you were a champion of people who suffered injury on vaccines. You were very adamant, you were a leading member of the Congress in this matter – said Kennedy.

“Since then, you have accepted $ 2 million from pharmaceutical companies – more than any other member of this committee. Your enthusiasm of supporting the old ACIP committee, which was completely common and ubiquitous in pharmaceutical conflicts, seems to be the result of these conflicts,” he continued.

Kennedy’s theorem prompted the representation of Colorado Diana Degette to jump and ask him to withdraw the statement.

“The secretary suggested that Mr. Pallone would not fight for vaccine victims because he took money from the pharmaceutical industry. He must regain these words,” she said.

Then RFK Jr. He agreed to “withdraw these words” as requested by the chairman of the health subcommittee of the Energy and Trade Committee.